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EF03 MFJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,548 mi
Last recorded74,548 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 74,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,138 miles

advise handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Jun 2024 67,118 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively when under pressure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 61,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 60,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,790 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,651 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 18,312 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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EF03 MFJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 MFJ, 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

How do I check the history of EF03 MFJ?

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What year was EF03 MFJ registered?

EF03 MFJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EF03 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 MFJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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