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CF03 GWZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GWZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,999 miles

Nearside Handbrake slow

Offside Front Faulty

Fail 1 Feb 2023 135,999 miles

Nearside Handbrake slow

Offside Front Faulty

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 131,178 miles

Emissions near the limit

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 129,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake slow

Headlights lenses deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 129,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake slow

Headlights lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 123,011 miles

Emissions near the limit

Front Both shocks lazy

Headlights lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake slow (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,721 miles

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,141 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,503 miles

Front 185 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 215 / 45 / 16 tyres fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both lazy (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 112,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,621 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,906 miles

offside rear disc slightly buckled

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear disc slightly buckled

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 47,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,275 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,802 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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CF03 GWZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CF03 GWZ, 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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CF03 GWZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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