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G556 CLK

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,429 mi
Last recorded203,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 CLK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 203,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak sepege on radeater ()

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear surport bar is corroded thow holl in it

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 203,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak sepege on radeater ()

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear surport bar is corroded thow holl in it

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 203,429 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 203,732 miles

Nearside Front slite play in strut / shock

Fail 24 Apr 2017 203,429 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front slite play in strut / shock

slite binde to nsf + osr brakes

Pass 3 May 2016 203,429 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from drive-train

parking brake cables chaffing on suspension arms

rear body bolt on strut corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 202,755 miles

oil leak from engine bay

rear bulkhead to chassis leg additional brace bars corroded - not considered a structural component

Fail 21 May 2015 202,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

oil leak from engine bay

rear bulkhead to chassis leg additional brace bars corroded - not considered a structural component

Pass 28 May 2014 198,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 187,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 187,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 169,369 miles

throttle cable frayed

Fail 25 May 2011 160,517 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight "knock" noise in rack - no play found

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 25 May 2011 160,517 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight "knock" noise in rack - no play found

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 26 Jan 2010 147,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front side windows fitted with dark tint film - may fall foul of construction and use regs and therefore be illegal for road use

front tyres worn on inside edges

oversized aftermarket sports type pedals fitted to brake and clutch controls

slight noise in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jan 2010 147,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front side windows fitted with dark tint film - may fall foul of construction and use regs and therefore be illegal for road use

front tyres worn on inside edges

oversized aftermarket sports type pedals fitted to brake and clutch controls

slight noise in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 146,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Side windows have dark tint film - may fall foul of construction and use regs and be illegal for road use. Not an MOT testable item.

poor wear pattern to offside front tyre and nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 131,578 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

clutch pedal sinks

o/s front seat belt recoil poor

o/s rear bottom ball joint worn

window tint very dark

Pass 16 Aug 2006 108,068 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 108,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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G556 CLK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G556 CLK, 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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G556 CLK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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