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G656 BRT

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,646 mi
Last recorded168,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 BRT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 168,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 166,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect brake lines due to routing/covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 164,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount plate corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 161,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,404 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 153,156 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,402 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 151,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 143,129 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,209 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 130,688 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 130,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bot front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2011 123,529 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 123,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper broken

Pass 12 Jul 2007 116,387 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 116,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2006 115,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 115,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G656 BRT is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G656 BRT, 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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G656 BRT is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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