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AO52 WZA

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,119 mi
Last recorded59,119 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WZA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2022 59,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2021 59,115 miles

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

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

Both Front Headlamps Aims Deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2019 56,695 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 55,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,312 miles

front brake pads 70-75% worn.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 1.60mm.

offside rear tyre wwearing on inner edge on 2.00mm

Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,777 miles

near and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front brake pads 65-70% worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

near and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front brake pads 65-70% worn.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,022 miles

front brake pads 60-70% worn.

parking brake n/s and o/s not locking out n/s 180 and o/s 70 offside handbrake should be checked outer casing come away.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 45,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,162 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,731 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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AO52 WZA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO52 WZA, 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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AO52 WZA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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