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DE03 BFV

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,857 mi
Last recorded111,857 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BFV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,773 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,692 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,367 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,185 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres 3mm and wearing on edges

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,264 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 70,264 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 59,875 miles

All four tyre/wheel valves perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some highly stressed components corroded but not seriously weakend at this time

Pass 3 May 2014 49,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,433 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,433 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 43,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 40,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,526 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 30,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,272 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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DE03 BFV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE03 BFV, 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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DE03 BFV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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