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FA03 YFG

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

104,003 mi
Last recorded104,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YFG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 104,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured cable tied to road spring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 104,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn incorrectly fitted with cup washers missing resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured cable tied to road spring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,567 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 99,567 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,692 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 97,662 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test abandoned due to engine starting a heavy rattle part way through test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms through out front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension through out front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 91,863 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms through out front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension through out front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The suspension arms, components and anti-roll bar are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened The suspension arms and anti-roll bar are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The parking brake lever little reserve travel.

Fail 4 Jun 2022 87,404 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The suspension arms, components and anti-roll bar are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened The suspension arms and anti-roll bar are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The parking brake lever little reserve travel.

Pass 12 Jun 2021 86,127 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,698 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2019 85,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody rust.

Fail 18 May 2019 85,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody rust.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is starting to separate. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is starting to separate. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is starting to separate. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is starting to separate. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle is showing surface rust in various areas

Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle is showing surface rust in various areas

Pass 25 May 2016 77,585 miles

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Fail 13 May 2016 77,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

o/s/f brake disc inner face badly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 73,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 63,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 51,845 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2012 41,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 29,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2008 13,855 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,760 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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FA03 YFG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FA03 YFG, 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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FA03 YFG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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