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AP03 ZKG

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,379 mi
Last recorded98,379 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZKG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,090 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,567 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 96,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,300 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,818 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2019 94,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,625 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,726 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 80,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,747 miles

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

parking brake only just meets minimum criteria.

Pass 10 May 2013 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 62,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,643 miles

CORRECT NUMBER PLATES STUCK OVER THE TOP OF ILEAGLE ONES

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,753 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,753 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 2008 40,735 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,515 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 ZKG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP03 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

AP03 ZKG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AP03 ZKG safe to buy?

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