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FP03 XCH

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,432 mi
Last recorded57,432 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 57,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 55,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,617 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill removed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,631 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 47,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,717 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 46,717 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,580 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,828 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Aug 2014 39,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

neraside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,924 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,347 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,619 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,697 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 16,697 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,930 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 12,930 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2006 9,762 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 XCH 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 74.1%.

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 FP03 XCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 XCH registered?

FP03 XCH is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FP03 XCH safe to buy?

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