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FA03 ZZS

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZZS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 94,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,880 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 93,876 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 92,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,112 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,112 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,991 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZZS is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 FA03 ZZS, 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

How do I check the history of FA03 ZZS?

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What year was FA03 ZZS registered?

FA03 ZZS is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is FA03 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 ZZS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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