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FP53 VSE

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,776 mi
Last recorded111,776 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 111,776 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 111,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 111,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,885 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 110,295 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,195 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 22 May 2020 109,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 109,683 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 109,275 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,530 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 108,529 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2017 107,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 81,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,289 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,667 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 18,810 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 16 Oct 2006 14,940 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 VSE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

FP53 VSE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FP53 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VSE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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