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EA03 HZC

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HZC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,891 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,901 miles

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,004 miles

Brake discs corroding

Rear tyres cracking and perished

exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,004 miles

Brake discs corroding

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

Rear tyres cracking and perished

exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,941 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Under tray covers are fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,509 miles

O/s/f tyre low and cracked

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/s/f tyre low and cracked

n/s handbrake linkage forward

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,094 miles

front discs corroded

handbrake high

Fail 13 May 2008 47,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hand brake lever has long travel (not exessive)

Pass 13 May 2008 47,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

hand brake lever has long travel (not exessive)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,257 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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EA03 HZC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA03 HZC, 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 EA03 HZC registered?

EA03 HZC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is EA03 HZC safe to buy?

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