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FT03 DWV

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,607 miles

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel corroded

under sealed

Fail 14 Sep 2024 88,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,543 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,290 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 81,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,757 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 75,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,123 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f o/s/f winter tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f o/s/f winter tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,143 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 61,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n,s,f tyre has cracks but not showing cords

o,s,f shock absorber dirt cover torn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 57,200 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n,s,f tyre has cracks but not showing cords

o,s,f shock absorber dirt cover torn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 57,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n,s,f tyre has cracks but not showing cords

o,s,f shock absorber dirt cover torn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,332 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,325 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,499 miles

Moisture N/S/R Lamp unit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,112 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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FT03 DWV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FT03 DWV, 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 FT03 DWV registered?

FT03 DWV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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