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HY53 DYC

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,658 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 75,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,377 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 70,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,386 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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HY53 DYC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY53 DYC, 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 HY53 DYC registered?

HY53 DYC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HY53 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 DYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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