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HJ53 UJG

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,329 mi
Last recorded159,329 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 UJG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 159,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 158,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 154,449 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,812 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,498 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 133,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 127,972 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,926 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,781 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,484 miles

front discs corroded on inner surfaces,recomend renewing when pads required

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,058 miles

front brake disc faces lightly corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,292 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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HJ53 UJG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ53 UJG, 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 HJ53 UJG registered?

HJ53 UJG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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