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FC03 MBY

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,170 mi
Last recorded110,170 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 110,159 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 97,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lower rear double flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bothside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,463 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 77,665 miles

brake fluid level low

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,866 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,569 miles

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

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

slight band o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,404 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm.perishing and worn around inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,733 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,251 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,813 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 MBY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FC03 MBY, 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 MBY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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