CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA53 CUY

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,708 mi
Last recorded131,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CUY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,708 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements (17%)

all shock absorbers corroding

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2026 131,685 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met requirements (17%)

all shock absorbers corroding

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2025 123,250 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 x coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch hose slightly deteriorated and chaffed

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2025 123,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 x coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light out

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/ head light faded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,139 miles

Both Front tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F headlamp faded

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 98,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 81,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

advanced corrosion front suspension springs

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

advanced corrosion front suspension springs

Fail 8 Jun 2015 74,674 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,526 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 20 May 2013 69,202 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,261 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 3 Jun 2011 63,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,948 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA53 CUY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA53 CUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA53 CUY?

You can check the full history of FA53 CUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA53 CUY registered?

FA53 CUY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FA53 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 CUY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA53 CUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA53 CUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.