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EX03 CWL

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,662 mi
Last recorded54,662 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 CWL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 54,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,593 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 52,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 49,878 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 49,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 47,828 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 45,890 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 43,295 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 38,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,505 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perishing badly

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,479 miles

both front tyres outer sidewall perishing

engine management warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,910 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,862 miles

engine management warning lamp staying on

Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,063 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 19,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,886 miles

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,410 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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EX03 CWL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX03 CWL, 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 EX03 CWL registered?

EX03 CWL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EX03 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 CWL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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