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FG03 FFB

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FFB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,548 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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)

under trays fitted not able to fully check some items

Fail 15 Sep 2016 101,422 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted not able to fully check some items

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,363 miles

Both front tyre stating to perish

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,290 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,140 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to chassis offside and nearside

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing and small splits in tread

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2mm

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Apr 2014 90,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to chassis offside and nearside

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing and small splits in tread

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2mm

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight oil leak from engine

unable to check nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 7 May 2013 90,099 miles

front tyres wearing around edges

general corrosion underneath

Fail 4 May 2013 90,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing around edges

general corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,092 miles

front pads appear low front disc poor

Fail 23 Apr 2012 85,052 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front pads appear low front disc poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,495 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 50,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 39,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,375 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FG03 FFB is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG03 FFB, 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 FG03 FFB registered?

FG03 FFB is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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