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C5 ARB

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,908 mi
Last recorded12,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ARB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 12,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,564 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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C5 ARB is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C5 ARB, 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 C5 ARB registered?

C5 ARB is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is C5 ARB safe to buy?

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