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FX53 WWJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,093 mi
Last recorded42,093 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WWJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 42,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,223 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 39,223 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 39,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,663 miles

Nearside Rear nsr handbrake is low on efficiency

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,994 miles

found corrosion on front brake discs inner faces.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,640 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,328 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 WWJ 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 95.2%.

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 WWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 WWJ registered?

FX53 WWJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FX53 WWJ safe to buy?

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