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EG03 XWB

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 XWB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Clutch flexi hose chaffing

Fail 30 Apr 2026 103,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Clutch flexi hose chaffing

Pass 30 Apr 2025 100,575 miles

Rear clutch flexi pipe twisted and chaffing

Fail 30 Apr 2025 100,575 miles

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

Rear clutch flexi pipe twisted and chaffing

Pass 10 May 2024 97,741 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted clutch flexi pipe/ also chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2024 97,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed marked in yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted clutch flexi pipe/ also chaffing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 90,658 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 87,412 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,972 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 78,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,339 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,895 miles

both front springs corroded

offside rear tyre worn and has a nail in it

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads worn low

both front springs corroded

offside rear tyre worn and has a nail in it

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,633 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,728 miles

both rear and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,605 miles

offside rear tyre very heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,225 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,292 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 XWB is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EG03 XWB, 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 EG03 XWB registered?

EG03 XWB is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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