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FB03 FGN

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,889 mi
Last recorded89,889 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FGN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,889 miles

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

bonnet safety catch spring broken

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bonnet safety catch spring broken

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,985 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,535 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,224 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,936 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,597 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 34,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,599 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 30,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,160 miles

INNER SILL SLIGHT BENTPLAY IN W/BEARING † SLIGHT LOW H/LAMP

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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FB03 FGN is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FB03 FGN, 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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FB03 FGN is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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