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EY53 TGE

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,194 mi
Last recorded73,194 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 TGE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,194 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush bracket bolt missing / snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 69,117 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 58,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 54,787 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2011 52,512 miles

Handbrake has long travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,248 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,237 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 40,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,455 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 TGE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGE, 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 EY53 TGE registered?

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

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