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FP53 ZPK

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,825 mi
Last recorded164,825 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZPK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 164,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 164,824 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 163,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshields rattling

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,911 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 157,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,740 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 31,740 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 142,727 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 142,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,400 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 135,399 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,070 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 130,070 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 125,049 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 125,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,124 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside brake disc corroding

parking brake has some reserve travel

very slight brake bind on offside front and rear

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,787 miles

Handbrake travel getting high.

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode across outer face.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,787 miles

Handbrake travel getting high.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode across outer face.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,911 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 84,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,193 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 42,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,038 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 54,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 ZPK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

FP53 ZPK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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