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DE03 EZC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 115,942 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 114,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,463 miles

Front all front suspension components have signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspensions components have signs of corrosion

Rear both rear disc guards heavily corroded but still secure

Fail 8 Jul 2020 112,453 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts @caliper heavily expanded / corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear section of sill corroded / hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all front suspension components have signs of corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all rear suspensions components have signs of corrosion

Rear both rear disc guards heavily corroded but still secure

Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,755 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 110,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 107,361 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 103,087 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 103,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres cracking up

Pass 11 Jun 2016 98,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,944 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 94,944 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 84,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,720 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 67,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,227 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,425 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,556 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 EZC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE03 EZC, 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 EZC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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