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FB03 FUV

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,194 mi
Last recorded107,194 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,194 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,932 miles

hand brake just met requirements

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,055 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 70,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,578 miles

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

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

osr wheel slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,071 miles

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,052 miles

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,168 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 52,249 miles

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

advise on handbrake travel

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,249 miles

advise on handbrake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,149 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 21,251 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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FB03 FUV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FB03 FUV, 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 FB03 FUV registered?

FB03 FUV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FB03 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB03 FUV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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