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AP03 DTZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,410 mi
Last recorded65,410 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,410 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Jan 2019 65,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,131 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

handbrake has travel at lever

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,587 miles

Oil leak ()

rear hand brake only just met limits and has travel at lever

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 58,262 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,363 miles

front tyres becoming worn on edges and cracking slightly around tread

Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front tyres becoming worn on edges and cracking slightly around tread

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,365 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,734 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,843 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,737 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 DTZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DTZ, 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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What year was AP03 DTZ registered?

AP03 DTZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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