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AV03 PGF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,799 mi
Last recorded77,799 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,799 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,404 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 76,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 76,214 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,256 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 71,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,941 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 67,938 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,660 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,537 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,524 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Shields fitted

small splits offside wiper blade

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,203 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,823 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 45,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,063 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 PGF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGF, 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 PGF registered?

AV03 PGF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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