MOT Status
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
parking brake low
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering universal joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components
various components corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front fog lamps damaged covered in tape
parking brake has a lot of travel
parking brake just met requirements
1/ both head lights dull
2/ slight damage to front number plate
3/ both front tyres becoming perished
4/ o/s hand brake low
1/ o/s h/brake low
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Hand brake travel at limits.
engine management light on at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF03 FWJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EF03 FWJ, 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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EF03 FWJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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