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FV03 KCC

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KCC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,000 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,827 miles

Offside Rear lower quarter panel slightly corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 26 Jul 2024 80,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lower quarter panel slightly corroded

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jul 2023 71,792 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Jul 2023 71,792 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake little effort

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Jul 2022 67,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake little effort

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,820 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2020 57,671 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 50,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,129 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,085 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 May 2015 41,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,098 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,461 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 32,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,374 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 30,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,333 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 26,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,799 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,697 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 10,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,865 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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FV03 KCC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FV03 KCC, 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 FV03 KCC registered?

FV03 KCC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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