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EX03 YXK

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,488 mi
Last recorded60,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 60,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 40 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,140 miles

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 60,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 58,770 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 58,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,854 miles

all coil springs corroded

offside hand brake weak

suspect exhaust manifold slight blow

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,627 miles

both front tyres starting to crack 185/55/15

both rear tyres cracking and bald on inner edge 215/45/16

Fail 31 Mar 2017 49,627 miles

Central rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres starting to crack 185/55/15

both rear tyres cracking and bald on inner edge 215/45/16

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,266 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracking 185/55/15

both rear tyres cracking 215/45/16

slight exhaust blow from manifold/cat

Fail 21 Mar 2016 48,266 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres cracking 185/55/15

both rear tyres cracking 215/45/16

slight exhaust blow from manifold/cat

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,912 miles

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking (215/45/16)

slight exhaust blow from manifold/cat

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2015 46,881 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres cracking (215/45/16)

front brake pads getting low on inner pad

slight exhaust blow from manifold/cat

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,739 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both front shocker cowlings split.

Engine under-tray slightly isicure/broken.

Fine chips in windscreen.

N/S/F brake disc inner surface worn/ridged.

O/S/F sidelight slightly dim.

Slight damage to O/S/F wing/wheel arch.

Slight damage to O/S/R wheel arch.

Suspect possible blow from exhaust manifold area.

Tyre sizes- Front-185/55x15 Rear-215/45x16.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,711 miles

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

Corrosion to both front coil springs.

N/S/F brake disc inner surface worn/corroded & ridged.

Small chips in windscreen.

Suspect slight exhaust blow from manifold area but just within limits at time of test.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,886 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Front brake discs slightly worn corroded.

Front tyre size - 185/55x15 Rear size - 215/45x16.

O/S headlight unit 'cloudy' & pattern slightly weak.

O/S rear handbrake slightly weak.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,633 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

O/S headlight unit slightly discoloured.

Recommend handbrake soon checked & adjusted.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,491 miles

Both N/S/R & O/S/F tyres worn close to wear bands.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Engine management light on.

Front brake pads approx. 55% worn.

O/S/R tyre worn to wear bands/legal limit.

Rear brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Suspect slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Tyre sizes - Front - 185/55x15 Rear - 215/45x16.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,491 miles

Both N/S/R & O/S/F tyres worn close to wear bands.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Engine management light on.

Front brake pads approx. 55% worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre worn to wear bands/legal limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads approx. 60% worn.

Suspect slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Tyre sizes - Front - 185/55x15 Rear - 215/45x16.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,990 miles

Exhaust emissions on absolute m.o.t. limits.

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 YXK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

EX03 YXK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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