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EJ03 FCV

2003 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FCV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,469 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 108,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,616 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 99,649 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 99,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,697 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,697 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,998 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,845 miles

slight corosion inner front disc face

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,293 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs inner faces worn /reduced contact area

both rear tyres worn on inner edge / tyres perishing / close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre perishing

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,826 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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EJ03 FCV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ03 FCV, 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 EJ03 FCV registered?

EJ03 FCV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is EJ03 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 FCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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