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F430 ARG

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,326 mi
Last recorded64,326 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 ARG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 64,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 63,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 57,107 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 57,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,320 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,320 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,451 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front wheels fitted to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,976 miles

N/S/R brake caliper slight binding

N/S/R tyre has cracking in the sidewall

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre has cracking in the sidewall

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,039 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,039 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,551 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 26,551 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cutting up badly

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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F430 ARG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F430 ARG, 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 F430 ARG registered?

F430 ARG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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