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FV03 YJG

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,149 mi
Last recorded108,149 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 105,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 72,426 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2023 72,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 96,803 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 93,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,696 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,504 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,612 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked-up

engine management light-on

handbrke effort dropping

Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light-on

handbrke effort dropping

offside rear tyre heavily cracked-up

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,580 miles

brake pipes slight corrision

coil springs corroded

covers fitted undernearth

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,315 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,963 miles

engine management light-on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light-on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,920 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n s r tyre has cut in inside sidewall

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 YJG 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 74.1%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

FV03 YJG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FV03 YJG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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