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AO03 HZH

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,966 mi
Last recorded119,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HZH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside and all suspension components

low handbrake effort o/s/r

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 119,966 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 1855515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside and all suspension components

low handbrake effort o/s/r

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,973 miles

Both windscreen wipers smeary

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear, arms, bars, struts and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both windscreen wipers smeary

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear, arms, bars, struts and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 117,928 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,343 miles

engine warning light on

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,176 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

front discs rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,747 miles

power steering pipe strating to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

power steering pipe strating to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,209 miles

engine light staying on

rear pads wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,798 miles

all tyres wearing low

coolant level low

engine warning light staying on

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,434 miles

engine light staying on

front tyres wearing unevely

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,940 miles

chip in windscreen

engine light on

front coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing low

wipers slightly smering

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,275 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all coil springs rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,074 miles

engine manegment light on

odd size tyres front to rear axsle

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

emissions carbon monoxide content on fast idle close to limit

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 8 Apr 2008 45,022 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

emissions carbon monoxide content on fast idle close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2007 33,036 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,157 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 25,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AO03 HZH is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO03 HZH, 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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AO03 HZH is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 March 2003.

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