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EY53 TFK

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,703 mi
Last recorded107,703 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 TFK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 107,703 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 104,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2014 104,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 100,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2013 100,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 82,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,026 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,481 miles

Intercooler insecure

Oil leak

water leak

Fail 18 May 2010 53,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Intercooler insecure

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 14 May 2009 50,309 miles

nearside front and offside front brake discs fitted to the wrong sides of the vehicle

Fail 13 May 2009 50,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside front brake discs fitted to the wrong sides of the vehicle

Pass 16 May 2008 44,801 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,800 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,862 miles

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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EY53 TFK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EY53 TFK, 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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EY53 TFK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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