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DN03 HHU

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HHU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 122,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle suspension components/chassis/brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,064 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses foggy

handbrake adjustment high

vehicle body and suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,852 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses foggy

handbrake adjustment high

Fail 4 Nov 2022 118,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses foggy

handbrake adjustment high

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,081 miles

handbrake adjustment could be better

headlight lens foggy

rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,147 miles

Front o/s top suspension mounting stiff

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,689 miles

Front o/s top suspension bearing stiff

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 11 Jun 2019 111,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front o/s and n/s suspension mounting bearings stiff

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Front suspension top mounting bearings stiff o/s and n/s

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 106,508 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension top bearings stiff o/s and n/s

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,161 miles

Front suspension top mounting bearings going stiff

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,326 miles

Front n/s brake binding slightly, noted when rotated by hand

Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s parking brake could be a lot better

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,333 miles

o/s parking brake could be a lot better

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,692 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,848 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 77,829 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,004 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,845 miles

handbrake just made riqiired brake efficieny

Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,844 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 39,248 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2008 39,208 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 32,732 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads look worn

headlamp aim is uneven

Pass 22 May 2006 24,797 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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DN03 HHU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DN03 HHU, 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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DN03 HHU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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