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FV03 PBX

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,773 mi
Last recorded119,773 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,788 miles

rear antiroll bar very rusty

rear subframe very rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 93,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,768 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,768 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,638 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 PBX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PBX, 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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FV03 PBX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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