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FD53 PWN

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,580 mi
Last recorded62,580 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PWN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 62,580 miles

All Underbody Components Covered In Thick Underseal

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam Image Requirements Only Just Met Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 62,579 miles

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

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

All Underbody Components Covered In Thick Underseal

Auxiliary Belt In Poor Condition

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam Image Requirements Only Just Met Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 61,185 miles

Suspension components corroded

Under side covered in underseal

Pass 12 May 2023 60,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,291 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 55,697 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 55,697 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 54,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,902 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 45,902 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 38,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion to underbody suspention components

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,306 miles

Both the rear tyre treads are becoming perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,797 miles

Both front shockabsorber dust covers are perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The nearside and offside rear tyre treads are becoming perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside wiper blade rubbers are starting to split

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

The nearside and offside rear tyre treads are becoming perished

Pass 4 May 2012 28,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,711 miles

offside hand brake cable becoming seized

Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,023 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

headlamp beam correctors fitted to nearside offside dip headlamps

Fail 27 Apr 2010 23,023 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel becoming excessive

headlamp beam correctors fitted to nearside offside dip headlamps

Pass 7 May 2009 21,352 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,562 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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FD53 PWN is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FD53 PWN, 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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FD53 PWN is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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