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C359 JGL

2003 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,505 mi
Last recorded80,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 JGL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 80,505 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 80,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 80,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 80,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,013 miles

Front Slight vibration when braking

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,698 miles

Front Both front headlamps are clouding /opaque

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,288 miles

offside/nearside rear tyres slightly perishing inner tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,999 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres slightly perishing to inner tread

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,600 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,455 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,107 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,702 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,956 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,956 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,788 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,317 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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C359 JGL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C359 JGL, 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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C359 JGL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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