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FT03 LKN

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

137,538 mi
Last recorded137,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 137,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both sills corroded

underside of vehicle corrroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 135,446 miles

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

aftermarket coilovers fitted

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jun 2024 128,867 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to under side of vehicle both sides front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 128,696 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion set in

headlamps in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2023 119,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm in centre of tread pattern! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm in centre of tread pattern - Legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake efficiency is poor

Pass 17 Mar 2021 97,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,893 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,667 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre slightly low tread

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,933 miles

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

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

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 LKN is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FT03 LKN, 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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FT03 LKN is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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