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EO03 TEV

2003 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 TEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,907 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Fail 12 Feb 2020 103,907 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamp beam patterns becoming poor

Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,508 miles

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS COROED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HAS DAMADGE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

POWER STEERING PIPES COROED

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,506 miles

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

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

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

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

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS COROED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE HAS DAMADGE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

POWER STEERING PIPES COROED

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,642 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,287 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,361 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,548 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, close to limits.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,030 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,283 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,130 miles

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

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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EO03 TEV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EO03 TEV, 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 EO03 TEV registered?

EO03 TEV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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