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DG03 AKU

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,130 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,106 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,586 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,584 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose twisted as marked (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,439 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 90,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,936 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside rear wheels have slight restricted rotation when rotating wheels by hand but no bind detected - repair or adjustment required to brake system

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,936 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside rear wheels have slight restricted rotation when rotating wheels by hand but no bind detected - repair or adjustment required to brake system

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 86,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 82,567 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 82,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,382 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2010 62,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,369 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 55,369 miles

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

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,175 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 25,742 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DG03 AKU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DG03 AKU, 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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DG03 AKU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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