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EX53 ODV

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ODV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms back bushes slightly play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corroded above brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working / broken glass

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes pads getting low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under chassis starting to rust both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,787 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 86,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,495 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,884 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,326 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,729 miles

both front tyres sidewall cracks and wearing on inside

Fail 24 Sep 2011 69,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both front tyres sidewall cracks and wearing on inside

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,473 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 63,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs scored

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 29,627 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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EX53 ODV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX53 ODV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX53 ODV registered?

EX53 ODV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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