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EX03 DZL

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DZL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 115,631 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 115,631 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,315 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,648 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 111,647 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

eml on

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,499 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,621 miles

New registration plate stuck over old plates

Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,611 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine malfunction indicator lit

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,933 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 54,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 43,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,106 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 DZL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX03 DZL, 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 EX03 DZL registered?

EX03 DZL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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