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DX03 ZKC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ZKC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,502 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,502 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 80,590 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 80,590 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 76,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,630 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,464 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,478 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 50% worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 63,982 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 50% worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,072 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 61,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 43,701 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 37,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,288 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 27,435 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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DX03 ZKC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DX03 ZKC, 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 DX03 ZKC registered?

DX03 ZKC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is DX03 ZKC safe to buy?

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