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FL53 WGW

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 106,531 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 106,530 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 106,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,252 miles

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2021 103,381 miles

handbrake effort on limit offside and nearside weak

Fail 4 Oct 2021 103,381 miles

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

handbrake effort on limit offside and nearside weak

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,147 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,279 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,140 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

ecu light on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,690 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,046 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2010 76,850 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES 185/55X15

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES 215/45X16

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,850 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES 185/55X15

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES 215/45X16

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,530 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 48,033 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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 WGW 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 65.5%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

FL53 WGW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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