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KG53 FFP

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,937 mi
Last recorded144,937 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FFP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,937 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs front to rear and sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 144,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side of chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs front to rear and sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, tyre is bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake back plate is insecure

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 143,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, tyre is bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front brake back plate is insecure

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and is close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,787 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 138,784 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,236 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 129,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light not fully secure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,434 miles

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,434 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,643 miles

both rear tyres cracks in tread

front brake discs pitted and corroded

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.S Wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,589 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.S Wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 49,420 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,290 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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KG53 FFP is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG53 FFP, 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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KG53 FFP is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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