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AJ03 VLM

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,536 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 118,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 116,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 116,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 112,550 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 112,546 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,752 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 109,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 95,920 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,916 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,016 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,016 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,234 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,121 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,121 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,438 miles

Nearside front tyre signs of age deterioration and worn more on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre signs of age deterioration

Offside rear tyre wearing more on inner and outer edges, signs of age deterioration

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,438 miles

Nearside front tyre signs of age deterioration and worn more on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing more on inner and outer edges, signs of age deterioration

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight handbrake travel

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,996 miles

Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 48,104 miles

Light stone chips on front windscreen

Nsr floor has slight damage/out of prescribed area

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Osr wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2011 48,104 miles

Light stone chips on front windscreen

Nsr floor has slight damage/out of prescribed area

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Osr wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,777 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 33,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 26,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,840 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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AJ03 VLM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AJ03 VLM, 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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AJ03 VLM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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