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FV03 NBF

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 53,087 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 53,306 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,646 miles

†long hand brake travel

both rear tyre tread depths on 2mm †front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 NBF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FV03 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

FV03 NBF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FV03 NBF safe to buy?

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