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DE03 TKX

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 83,029 miles

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

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

general corrosion on suspension components

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,831 miles

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

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,311 miles

EML light on

Front discs corroding on inner edge

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

Rear discs slight corrosion on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 81,161 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,161 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,867 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,047 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,648 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,045 miles

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

exhaust emits slight smoke

handbrake requires adjustment

o/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2011 59,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

exhaust emits slight smoke

handbrake requires adjustment

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,124 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 14 Apr 2007 35,645 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,945 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 TKX 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 83.3%.

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 TKX, 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 DE03 TKX registered?

DE03 TKX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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