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CA03 YKV

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,722 mi
Last recorded81,722 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YKV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,722 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 81,722 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose to caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,589 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 72,545 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,743 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS HANDBRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,280 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,826 miles

front springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,771 miles

brake discs slightly corroded and scored on inner edges

brake ferrules slightly corroded

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,424 miles

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake lever has long travel

various corrosion to suspension items

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,864 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

various corrosion to suspension items

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,808 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,717 miles

both front brake discs corroded and scored on inside edge

both rear tyres ON legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2011 52,717 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded and scored on inside edge

both rear tyres ON legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper split

Fail 30 Jul 2008 41,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,393 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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CA03 YKV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CA03 YKV, 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 CA03 YKV registered?

CA03 YKV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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