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DHZ 9444

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,244 mi
Last recorded86,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 9444
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 86,244 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 85,053 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,489 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Fluid appears to be in poor condition

Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 81,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Fluid appears to be in poor condition

Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner rear constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside rear tyre is scrubbed

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner rear constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside rear tyre is scrubbed

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 78,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

nearside front headlamp unit damaged but secure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,457 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 58,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,010 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,161 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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DHZ 9444 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 65%.

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 DHZ 9444, 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 DHZ 9444 registered?

DHZ 9444 is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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