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ET03 PLV

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PLV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 76,174 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 76,174 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 74,373 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake caliper . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 74,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake caliper . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 69,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,949 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,404 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,404 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,343 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,394 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 64,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,484 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,298 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,679 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 57,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,613 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ET03 PLV 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 76%.

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 ET03 PLV, 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 ET03 PLV registered?

ET03 PLV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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