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EX03 OJZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OJZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,365 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 49,364 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Park brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,128 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel, rear brakes in need of adjustment

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A crack, not effecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,491 miles

Park brake only just made min requirement

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 25,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,758 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,683 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 27 Oct 2012 20,906 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,400 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 19,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,298 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 15,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 11,631 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 OJZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OJZ, 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

How do I check the history of EX03 OJZ?

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What year was EX03 OJZ registered?

EX03 OJZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is EX03 OJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 OJZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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