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EG03 JCU

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,459 mi
Last recorded29,459 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 JCU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 29,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 29,262 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 29,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 28,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 28,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly sticking (1.1.15 (a))

advise suspension front,rear dry rusty

Pass 9 May 2019 28,002 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 28,002 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side os,ns (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,148 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 27,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 26,253 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

advise rusty,dry full waxoiling clean off

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,139 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 22,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front o/s n/s inner brake discs badly warn

Pass 3 May 2013 20,170 miles

advise full waxioling

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,762 miles

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

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

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

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

advise tracking 4x4

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,869 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 9,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 2,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 2,496 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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EG03 JCU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EG03 JCU, 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 EG03 JCU registered?

EG03 JCU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is EG03 JCU safe to buy?

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