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FP53 PWF

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PWF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,210 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 83,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 74,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,243 miles

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

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 28 May 2011 60,470 miles

17% imbalance on front service brakes

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension shockabsorber dust cover detereiorated

none standard wheels and tyre fitted205-40-17

Pass 28 May 2010 54,845 miles

parking brake travel high

Fail 21 May 2009 48,077 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 48,077 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 43,260 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,200 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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FP53 PWF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FP53 PWF, 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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FP53 PWF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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