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FG03 ZXM

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,929 mi
Last recorded93,929 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 93,929 miles

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner edge and cracking on sidewall o/s /r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2022 87,247 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 87,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,074 miles

Rear exhaust has blow at manifold

Rear handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,778 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2014 64,512 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 57,340 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,340 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,262 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Fail 17 Nov 2012 46,259 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,265 miles

BRAKE FLUD LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Fail 10 Sep 2011 43,265 miles

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

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

BRAKE FLUD LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,193 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter split

Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 17,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,524 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,748 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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FG03 ZXM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

FG03 ZXM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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