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96,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody rusting
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody rusting
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody rusting
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
underbody rusting
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
underbody rusting
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody covered in underseal
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs rusting
underbody covered in underseal
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs rusting
underbody covered in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody covered in underseal
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
rear tyres cracked
underbody covered in underseal
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
front subframe rusting
oil leak
rear tyre valves cracking
rear tyres cracking across tread
underbody rusting
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall
front subframe rusting
oil leak
rear tyre valves cracking
rear tyres cracking across tread
underbody rusting
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres cracking up
front subframe rusting
handbrake high
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres cracking up
front subframe rusting
handbrake high
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
handbrake may require adjustment
under body starting to rust
under body starting to rust
under body starting to rust
slight imbalance rear foot brake
under body starting to rust
both rear tyres cracking up accross tread.
slight imbalance on front brakes.
slight movement in nearside front track rod end.
some brake pipes covered in grease.
vehicle underbody starting to rust slightly.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres cracking up accross tread.
slight imbalance on front brakes.
slight movement in nearside front track rod end.
some brake pipes covered in grease.
vehicle underbody starting to rust slightly.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs pitted and worn
Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs pitted and worn
Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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AB03 DEZ 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 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AB03 DEZ, 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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AB03 DEZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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