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FJ03 YHF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,590 mi
Last recorded120,590 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YHF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,590 miles

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

headlight lenses faided

rear adjustable camber arms fitted minor play in rose joints

rear track control arm mounting points minor corrosion poor repair patches advise wax oil

tyres wearing outer edges minor sidewall damage

Fail 31 Jan 2019 120,573 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened traction control arm bent, chalked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damadged

Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame holeld (6.1.A.1)

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 108,480 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 11 May 2013 108,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,558 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,551 miles

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

off side front tyre low on tread / large cut in side wall

Pass 4 May 2010 73,493 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,906 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers covering master cylinder

Fail 20 Apr 2006 40,652 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,652 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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FJ03 YHF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FJ03 YHF, 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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FJ03 YHF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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