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AV03 GZG

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,792 mi
Last recorded97,792 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GZG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components/sub-frames/hubs corroded and coated in thick underseal

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All struts corroded and covered in thick underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension ball joint dust covers covered in thick grease, difficult to inspect condition

Pass 18 Jun 2024 97,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 97,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 97,039 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near rear arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bolt lose (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 95,182 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,983 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,008 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIRED BRAKE EFFORT

Pass 31 May 2016 83,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 79,096 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,181 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 59,048 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,440 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,682 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,153 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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AV03 GZG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV03 GZG, 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 AV03 GZG registered?

AV03 GZG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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