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FP53 UXX

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,202 mi
Last recorded101,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UXX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 101,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 101,202 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 97,574 miles

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,952 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,023 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,213 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,724 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 87,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,645 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,643 miles

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

front tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,751 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 66,686 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,811 miles

plastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,645 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 UXX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 UXX, 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 FP53 UXX registered?

FP53 UXX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is FP53 UXX safe to buy?

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