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CSL 449

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,075 mi
Last recorded69,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 449
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,075 miles

Covers fitted

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

Pass 7 May 2025 68,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 67,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,495 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

o/s parking brake lazy

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,123 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,123 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,486 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,486 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,445 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,445 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,245 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,252 miles

front inner brake disc faces coroding

hand brake travel quite high but holding

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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CSL 449 is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CSL 449, 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 CSL 449 registered?

CSL 449 is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is CSL 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSL 449 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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