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FP03 RCF

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,179 mi
Last recorded90,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 90,179 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 90,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,802 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,482 miles

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

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

all underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 88,852 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,353 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

engine management light on

front x/member and suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2019 88,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

engine management light on

front x/member and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,088 miles

Corrosion showing on some suspension components and floor pan.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,920 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front fog lamp lens corroded

both rear brake disc covers corroded

front and rear brake discs rusty

front headlamp covers slightly faded

suspension components and chassis rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front fog lamp lens corroded

both rear brake disc covers corroded

front and rear brake discs rusty

front headlamp covers slightly faded

suspension components and chassis rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,624 miles

slight corrosion to front chassis and components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 87,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to front chassis and components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,067 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 85,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,603 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 72,123 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,056 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 65,056 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,758 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 44,758 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,250 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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FP03 RCF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 RCF, 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 FP03 RCF registered?

FP03 RCF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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