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FH03 XRL

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,378 mi
Last recorded76,378 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XRL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,378 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))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms are slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills and chassis within 30cm of trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes are in plastic protective coating

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

all underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components corroded

all underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 May 2020 74,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspension components front and rear corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,699 miles

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2019 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,083 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,715 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,793 miles

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear but not illegal

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear but not illegal

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,417 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 40,933 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,317 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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FH03 XRL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XRL, 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 FH03 XRL registered?

FH03 XRL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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