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FC03 KRE

2003 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,458 mi
Last recorded104,458 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KRE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 104,458 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,458 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front sidelight dim

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

park brake effort low

Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 96,988 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 96,988 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,620 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,620 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 6 Jan 2016 91,831 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 91,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,941 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,102 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,020 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,627 miles

clutch pedal almost devoid of grip (pedal rubbers)

handbrake getting towards end of travel may require some adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,079 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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FC03 KRE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FC03 KRE, 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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FC03 KRE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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