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FD52 KOW

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KOW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,880 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody & all suspension units corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,290 miles

General corrosion underside of body/suspension

Offside & Nearside rear Tyre's on 2.5mm & slightly perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertrays/inner sill trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2022 106,290 miles

General corrosion underside of body/suspension

Headlamp aim too low Offside & Nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside & Nearside rear Tyre's on 2.5mm & slightly perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertrays/inner sill trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 105,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,105 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2014 99,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut side wall, but no cords showing.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,749 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,622 miles

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 16 Jan 2008 66,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,831 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,317 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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FD52 KOW is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD52 KOW, 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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FD52 KOW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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