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FL03 TZW

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 TZW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 140,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 130,752 miles

small chip/crack in windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2022 130,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

small chip/crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,491 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 121,491 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 102,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 99,888 miles

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

near side rear inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 7 May 2014 95,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 89,206 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 89,206 miles

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

E.M.L on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 60,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,838 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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FL03 TZW is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL03 TZW, 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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FL03 TZW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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