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DF52 JYH

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,843 mi
Last recorded76,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 JYH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,843 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 76,843 miles

Coil spring corroded All front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,517 miles

Offside front brake disc backing shield corroded

Offside screen washer poor

Pass 8 Feb 2022 74,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,419 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

vsc light on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,364 miles

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

Offside Park brake only just met requirement

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

both head images poor

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,888 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn on inner face

Both head light lens are misted over but readable

Low effort on offside hand brake

Nearside front road spring slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 69,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2mm left on tread and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,979 miles

Half screen jets blocked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 67,977 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,199 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear of front discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,761 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,182 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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DF52 JYH 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 74.1%.

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 DF52 JYH, 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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DF52 JYH is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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