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2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 CHG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 126,987 miles

subframe rear slight corrosion not effecting strength

Fail 5 Jan 2026 124,813 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe correded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,644 miles

Both rear facing panels corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,329 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SPOT ON THE LIMIT - 1.6mm legal tread left, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm legal tread left, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear wheel arch start to corroding - not support area, not causing risk of injury

Pass 5 Aug 2020 111,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine - plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 105,864 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills/closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 101,999 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose union to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 97,710 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 92,447 miles

under tray

Fail 3 May 2016 92,447 miles

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

under tray

Fail 21 May 2015 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,187 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 76,653 miles

185/55VR15 - AVON ZV5

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 76,653 miles

185/55VR15 - AVON ZV5

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,501 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,405 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 25 Jun 2011 51,350 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,909 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)

park brake lever very near the end of its travel

nsr tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cord but not in exess of the requirements

Pass 20 May 2008 32,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,112 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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EU03 CHG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EU03 CHG, 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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EU03 CHG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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