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FN53 OOG

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,383 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,530 miles

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

both sides front suspension arm balljont dust covers deteriorating

light corrosion offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

little reserve travel handbrake control lever

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,629 miles

corrosion offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

nearside front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,784 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,858 miles

offside handbrake effort low

Fail 15 Sep 2018 90,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn and cracking

offside front tyre wearing and cracking

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,772 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge and cracking on tread

Fail 30 Sep 2017 88,743 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre on legal limit! (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge and cracking on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,996 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Fail 29 Sep 2016 85,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 78,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,906 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,169 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 13 Sep 2011 66,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 66,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 60,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,383 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM(LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,481 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,820 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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FN53 OOG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN53 OOG, 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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FN53 OOG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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