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FX53 WKY

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WKY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,246 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,214 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING IN TRED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,985 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,060 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,557 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 48,463 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,596 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,552 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inboard brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 32,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,119 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 30,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,734 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,070 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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FX53 WKY 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 87%.

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 FX53 WKY, 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 FX53 WKY registered?

FX53 WKY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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