2003 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · NJ53 UMC
2003 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 76,295 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1794cc
NJ53 UMC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2016
- 76,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NJ53 UMC Mileage History
- 26/07/200627,012 mi
- 27/12/200628,469 mi+1,457 mi
- 17/12/200737,623 mi+9,154 mi
- 17/12/200737,623 mi
- 10/12/200842,935 mi+5,312 mi
- 10/12/200842,935 mi
- 08/01/201047,709 mi+4,774 mi
- 08/01/201047,709 mi
- 13/01/201152,840 mi+5,131 mi
- 23/01/201256,406 mi+3,566 mi
- 17/04/201357,303 mi+897 mi
- 12/04/201465,019 mi+7,716 mi
- 21/04/201573,747 mi+8,728 mi
- 20/04/201676,295 mi+2,548 mi
Average of roughly 5,062 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
NJ53 UMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Mr2 (NJ53 UMC) between July 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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