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FE03 GBY

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,813 mi
Last recorded88,813 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 GBY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,813 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 88,789 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 68,486 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,625 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 53,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,043 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor to sils front to back dry

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,185 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,162 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,987 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,666 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,662 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 29,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,868 miles

advise o/s/f tyre just legal/ advise replacement

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted under engine and under bonnet

hand brake travel slightly high

n s f tyre worn on edge

o s f tyre close to legal limit and worn on edge

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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FE03 GBY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE03 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE03 GBY registered?

FE03 GBY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 GBY safe to buy?

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