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FC03 NFF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,132 mi
Last recorded75,132 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NFF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 75,132 miles

suspension corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,132 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,065 miles

Heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Apr 2023 75,062 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded but not excessive including springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas corroded but not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand break lever has little reserve travel advise adjustment

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2021 74,443 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2019 74,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,676 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 73,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,749 miles

Both wiper blades worn.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both wiper blades worn.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,597 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,893 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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 64,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs badly corroded and scored on inside edge

handbrake perormance only just meets m o t braking standards

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs badly corroded and scored on inside edge

handbrake perormance only just meets m o t braking standards

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,980 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 43,980 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,965 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 NFF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FC03 NFF, 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 NFF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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