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F17 POL

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,772 mi
Last recorded74,772 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 POL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,175 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 67,530 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,781 miles

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 26 Aug 2021 64,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded all four road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,684 miles

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2019 60,745 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2019 60,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,984 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,255 miles

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,818 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 27 May 2015 44,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,115 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,041 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

long parking brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,382 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2010 19,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 19,914 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 17,696 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 17,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,485 miles

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

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

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

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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F17 POL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F17 POL, 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 F17 POL registered?

F17 POL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is F17 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 POL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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