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CU03 VFJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VFJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,267 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,868 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,178 miles

battery suspect

both front tyres worn on inner edges + showing signs of weathering cracks.

o/s/r wheel binding very slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 11,189 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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CU03 VFJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CU03 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 VFJ registered?

CU03 VFJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is CU03 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 VFJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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