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CK03 PXU

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 PXU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 103,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements and nearside effort low

Fail 10 Feb 2026 103,981 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements and nearside effort low

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low effort

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,681 miles

Front Disc plate damaged both sides

Front Shock absorbers rusty both sides

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,303 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 79,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,257 miles

Front suspension including shocks,anti roll bar and links, suspension arms,sub frame and calipers corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded including,shocks,anti roll bar and linkages,sub frame and hubs

all brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 76,225 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face very little braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face very little braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face very little braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension including shocks,anti roll bar and links, suspension arms,sub frame and calipers corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded including,shocks,anti roll bar and linkages,sub frame and hubs

all brake back plates corroded

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,647 miles

Battery positive clamp insecure.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame and associated suspension joints. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever operation is high, but still has reserve travel.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub Frame and associated suspension joints. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have perishing cracks in the tyre welts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front/rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,147 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

front/rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs have corrosion on them. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms covered in rust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 73,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side The handbrake linkage at the caliper appears to be siezed. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs have corrosion on them. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms covered in rust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 72,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,370 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant low

Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 36,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,234 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,232 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,001 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 8,619 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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CK03 PXU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK03 PXU, 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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CK03 PXU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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