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FL53 RDY

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,058 mi
Last recorded126,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 126,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 126,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 123,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 109,683 miles

Wipers smearing screen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,361 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,941 miles

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes wear

Fail 27 Mar 2014 93,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

n/s & o/s park brake caliper arms not returning to stops

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes wear

o/s park brake effort low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,916 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,273 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,190 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,709 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 63,698 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,555 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 26,811 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 RDY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FL53 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

FL53 RDY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is FL53 RDY safe to buy?

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