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FL03 WZW

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 WZW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp has water droplets inside

Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,090 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp has water droplets inside

Pass 12 Nov 2022 84,366 miles

GENERAL LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION, SUB-FRAMES, FLOOR PAN AND SILLS

Fail 12 Nov 2022 84,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

GENERAL LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION, SUB-FRAMES, FLOOR PAN AND SILLS

Fail 14 Sep 2022 84,297 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,706 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire in wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

power steering pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect sill due to covers

Fail 7 Sep 2021 68,702 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% parking brake 60% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire in wheel arch area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

power steering pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect sill due to covers

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,530 miles

Inner rear sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both sides rear inner door sill starting to corrode

handbrake has just passed test

o/s/r brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 54,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,855 miles

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

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

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

nsr parking brake efficiency low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,418 miles

Mist of oil leak on engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 51,510 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 51,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,641 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,640 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 26,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

park brake travel near upper limit

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,304 miles

park brake travel near upper limit

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,000 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 WZW is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL03 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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