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CX03 LJJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,070 mi
Last recorded63,070 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 LJJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 63,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 60,648 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 54,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 54,913 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,877 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 49,862 miles

Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,963 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 45,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 37,066 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 37,062 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 33,900 miles

Rear tyres slightly perishing to inner tread

Pass 9 May 2016 30,755 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,755 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 22,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 22,835 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,971 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 20,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,212 miles

all tyres sidewalls starting to crack.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 15,212 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres sidewalls starting to crack.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,595 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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CX03 LJJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX03 LJJ, 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 CX03 LJJ registered?

CX03 LJJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is CX03 LJJ safe to buy?

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