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FD03 MDU

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MDU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,275 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 114,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

general corrosion to most of body suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,869 miles

all four tyres perished

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 102,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 102,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,168 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,642 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 80,642 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 77,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 63,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 63,513 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 59,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,039 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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FD03 MDU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FD03 MDU, 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 FD03 MDU registered?

FD03 MDU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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