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DE03 HSZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

199,738 mi
Last recorded199,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HSZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 199,738 miles

Steering suspension and brakes components all corroded front & rear

Pass 1 Jul 2024 196,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023
Pass 25 Nov 2021 192,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2020 182,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 174,388 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Multiple front and rear suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 173,721 miles

Multiple front and rear suspension, brake and steering components corroded

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front and rear (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 172,840 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Multiple corrosion front and rear suspension, steering and brake components

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 167,961 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 13 May 2016 167,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 14 May 2015 163,284 miles

dampness around steering rack and pipes

front coil springs corroded

heavy dampness o/s front shock absorber

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 161,117 miles

both front fog lights damaged

front to rear coolant pipe insecure

poor image in both head lights

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 161,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

both front fog lights damaged

front to rear coolant pipe insecure

poor image in both head lights

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 156,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 156,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 150,601 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 150,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 142,110 miles

EML.on.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,110 miles

EML.on.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 123,837 miles

Downpipe heatshield insecure.

EML.on.

Front no.plate damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 123,837 miles

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

Downpipe heatshield insecure.

EML.on.

Front no.plate damaged.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 96,792 miles

EML.stays on.

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

N/s.front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,792 miles

EML.stays on.

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

N/s.front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 71,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 44,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,965 miles

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

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 HSZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 DE03 HSZ, 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 HSZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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