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FL53 NFZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

44,987 mi
Last recorded44,987 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NFZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 44,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 44,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 44,951 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure locking device missing (parking brake cable - at caliper) (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure locking device incorrectly fitted (parking brake cable - at caliper) (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,900 miles

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside Rear Outer slight damage to sill

parking brake efficiency low, check /repair ASAP

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension/steering components & vehicle underside rusty/getting rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,309 miles

Offside slight damage to rear of outer sill

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension/steering components & vehicle underside rusty/getting rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,191 miles

Offside damage to rear of outer sill

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components & vehicle underside rusty/getting rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,064 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components & vehicle underside rusty/getting rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2019 43,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components & vehicle underside rusty/getting rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,519 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components getting rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2018 42,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

brake discs worn & rusty

check brake condition & operation

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components getting very rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,451 miles

Nearside Front brake binding?

brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty

check front & rear brake condition & operation

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

suspension components getting rusty

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,255 miles

All suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 37,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE check rear brake balance

damage to windscreen

suspension components rusty, springs, arms, shocks, rods etc

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,206 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusty

Check condition and operation of rear brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to windscreen

Suspension arms rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 36,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose ferrules rusty

Check condition and operation of rear brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to windscreen

Suspension arms rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 32,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty

check rear brake balance/operation

n/s front brake slightly binding?

slight damage to windscreen

suspension arms rusty

suspension springs rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty

check rear brake balance/operation

n/s front brake slightly binding?

slight damage to windscreen

suspension arms rusty

suspension springs rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s windscreen washer weak

suspension arms, rods etc rusty

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,895 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

front brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty

slight wear/rust on front brake disc inner faces

suspension springs getting rusty

suspension/steering components getting rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,879 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,260 miles

Advise check handbrake adjustment

Front springs rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,260 miles

Advise check handbrake adjustment

Front springs rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,136 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,136 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,112 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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FL53 NFZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FL53 NFZ, 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 FL53 NFZ registered?

FL53 NFZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is FL53 NFZ safe to buy?

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