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FE53 HHY

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

102,338 mi
Last recorded102,338 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HHY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 102,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface corrosion too all suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2026 102,303 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test aborted as overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost crossmember /subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coolant leak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 15 May 2025 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,445 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,794 miles

All underside covered in thick underseal including all brake and fuel lines

Fail 21 Sep 2023 98,794 miles

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

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

All underside covered in thick underseal including all brake and fuel lines

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 97,063 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 91,565 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 91,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 85,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 85,621 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 78,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,906 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

extensive under vehicle covers fitted

general corrosion on coolant pipes/power steering etc

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

extensive under vehicle covers fitted

general corrosion on coolant pipes/power steering etc

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,162 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,162 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,848 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 23 Apr 2012 70,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Aug 2011 65,802 miles

corrosion to PAS pipes

corrosion to exhaust

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,902 miles

Handbrake high.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,993 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

offside front tyre 3mm on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,382 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,382 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Front pads 80% worn

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,181 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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FE53 HHY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 FE53 HHY, 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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FE53 HHY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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