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AP03 DCE

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,342 mi
Last recorded45,342 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 45,342 miles

Front wipers worn.

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,716 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,925 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,817 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,516 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,038 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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AP03 DCE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP03 DCE, 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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AP03 DCE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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