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DF03 PCX

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,933 mi
Last recorded85,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 85,933 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,129 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,142 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 78,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 72,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,223 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,093 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,613 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,780 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 36,780 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,178 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 24,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PCX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DF03 PCX, 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 DF03 PCX registered?

DF03 PCX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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