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FN53 JYC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,329 mi
Last recorded146,329 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 146,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corission on various suspension parts

Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,878 miles

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,203 miles

Front suspension parts corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 135,997 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underneath corroded various parts

Pass 7 Apr 2021 133,534 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o,b,d warning light on

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2014 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 88,290 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,462 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,942 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 64,018 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 64,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on dashboard staying on. pass and advice.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,051 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 55,047 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,354 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,538 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 39,532 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)

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

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

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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FN53 JYC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FN53 JYC, 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 FN53 JYC registered?

FN53 JYC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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