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CW03 FMY

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FMY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 87,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,505 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed. Appear ok.

Pass 28 May 2024 85,611 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,570 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Handbrake efficiency just met

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,189 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 81,492 miles

light corrosion under vehicle and suspension components

Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

light corrosion under vehicle and suspension components

Pass 23 May 2020 80,841 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle covered in light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2020 80,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement handbrake arm on brake caliper not returning to stop (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement handbrake arm on brake caliper not returning to stop (1.1.15 (e))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle covered in light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 79,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside of vehicle and underside components but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,170 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,536 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,535 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,295 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 55,290 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,318 miles

both rear tyres inner edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 3 May 2006 16,580 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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CW03 FMY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CW03 FMY, 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 CW03 FMY registered?

CW03 FMY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is CW03 FMY safe to buy?

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