CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD03 DEX

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,592 mi
Last recorded31,592 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DEX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 31,237 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,994 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,908 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 29,908 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 29,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,500 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,611 miles

Front discs slightly corroded.

Oil leak from timing chain tensioner seal.

Squealing noise when operating clutch pedal.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,466 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD03 DEX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD03 DEX, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 DEX?

You can check the full history of AD03 DEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD03 DEX registered?

AD03 DEX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is AD03 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DEX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD03 DEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD03 DEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.