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G244 MUX

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG244 MUX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 139,310 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 139,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 139,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2022 139,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

park brake little reserve travel

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 10 Mar 2022 139,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

park brake little reserve travel

previous repairs and underseal

Fail 10 Dec 2021 139,308 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

park brake little reserve travel

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2017 139,308 miles

steering column has play in lower UJ

Fail 13 Apr 2017 139,308 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering column has play in lower UJ

Pass 4 Nov 2013 139,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,514 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,427 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 127,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,806 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 112,537 miles

bad oil leaks

corrosion evident on doorsills,and outersills

exhaust flexy pipe splitting/poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2009 112,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks

corrosion evident on doorsills,and outersills

exhaust flexy pipe splitting/poor condition

o/s wiper starting to smear and split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,104 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

offside front tyre outer wall splitting.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,139 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 95,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside hand brake cable sleeve cut.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 84,340 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 84,265 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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G244 MUX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G244 MUX, 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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G244 MUX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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