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AC03 AUU

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,587 mi
Last recorded118,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AUU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 118,576 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,534 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected no power steering assistance (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 112,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 111,936 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 103,103 miles

Offside Rear osr tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,978 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 88,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,872 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,890 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 26,073 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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AC03 AUU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC03 AUU, 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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AC03 AUU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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