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FV03 ODC

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,492 mi
Last recorded110,492 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ODC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 110,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever travel high

Various underbody corrosion but not excessive

Pass 2 May 2025 108,488 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side(corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear (Various suspension components corroded)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 108,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side(corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Front and rear (Various suspension components corroded)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,829 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint gaiters deteriorating.

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 102,910 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint gaiters deteriorating.

Both front shock absorber and coil springs corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 99,242 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding.

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

Various suspension bushes and gaiters starting to deteriorate.

Pass 4 May 2021 97,124 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2020 95,483 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Fail 4 May 2020 95,483 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Pass 10 May 2019 89,333 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 89,298 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 81,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 77,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 71,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,969 miles

offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 63,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 56,473 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 56,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,224 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 48,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,080 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,174 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 ODC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

FV03 ODC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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