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AR03 BBO

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 BBO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 88,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Excessive play in lower frontal arm As marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 76,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2013 72,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,548 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 50,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,464 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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AR03 BBO is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AR03 BBO, 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 AR03 BBO registered?

AR03 BBO is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is AR03 BBO safe to buy?

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