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EF03 JOA

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,616 mi
Last recorded165,616 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 JOA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 165,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 157,227 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 157,227 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 148,716 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 141,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 133,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 120,069 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 120,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2011 106,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 106,071 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 94,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 81,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 67,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 54,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 41,336 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 41,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EF03 JOA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOA, 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 EF03 JOA registered?

EF03 JOA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is EF03 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 JOA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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