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DF03 TSX

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 69,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,217 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,995 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,851 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,851 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,721 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,440 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,338 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,597 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,282 miles

discolouration to both front and rear brake discs with pitting and corrosion to inner sides

Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discolouration to both front and rear brake discs with pitting and corrosion to inner sides

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,205 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 TSX 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 87.5%.

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 TSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 TSX registered?

DF03 TSX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is DF03 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 TSX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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