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FG03 OSB

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,490 mi
Last recorded112,490 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OSB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

damage to front number plate

Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

damage to front number plate

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,207 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 75,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,166 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,138 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,113 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge. Nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inside edge raised tread pattern

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,113 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge. Nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inside edge raised tread pattern

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,397 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 31,272 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 31,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 21,336 miles

X/S TRAVEL HANDBRAKE..O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES TOO LEGAL LIMITS

Fail 9 May 2006 21,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

X/S TRAVEL HANDBRAKE..O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES TOO LEGAL LIMITS

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 OSB is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

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

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