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FH03 JXZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,305 mi
Last recorded93,305 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 JXZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,305 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, springs, frames, + bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 93,304 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, springs, frames, + bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back all are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 85,781 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both have flat spots when rotating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back all are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 74,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 73,290 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad needs attention

Fail 19 Jun 2021 73,290 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad needs attention

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,804 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 66,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,364 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,624 miles

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

Power steering pipes corroded †Slight kerb damage to alloy rims †Rear tyres worn low and are perished and cracked †Front number plate cracked but legible †Slight smear from wipers †Front body compartment covered in plastic trim

Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O,S hand brake effprt lower than n,s

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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FH03 JXZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH03 JXZ, 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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FH03 JXZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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