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F13 SST

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,354 mi
Last recorded161,354 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 SST
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 161,354 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 161,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 151,201 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 149,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 149,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 148,590 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 147,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 147,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 146,467 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,278 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 139,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 137,302 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 135,855 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 132,356 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 132,311 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake adjustment becoming high

slight brake bind to n/s/r

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

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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F13 SST is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F13 SST, 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 F13 SST registered?

F13 SST is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is F13 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 SST shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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