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DF03 CWC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 CWC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,388 miles

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

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

Front brake backing plates loose

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all front suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension arm corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2022 103,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 103,587 miles

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

Pinhole in offside rear inner c.v. boot

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,421 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,381 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,569 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,112 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,936 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

engine light on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,201 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 49,201 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,208 miles

all round brake lineings to be checked.

o/s/r tyre worn just off limit.

Fail 19 Jan 2008 38,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all round brake lineings to be checked.

o/s/r tyre worn just off limit.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,672 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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DF03 CWC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DF03 CWC, 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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DF03 CWC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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