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GF03 FGC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

164,240 mi
Last recorded164,240 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 FGC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 164,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 161,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 159,551 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 159,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES NSR 17KG OSR 33KG (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 158,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 156,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 156,117 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 153,835 miles

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 8 Jul 2019 153,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 147,061 miles

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

hand brake cables are stretched only just passed

Fail 26 Apr 2016 147,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 142,184 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slight damage

offside and nearide headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,184 miles

front number plate slight damage

offside and nearide headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 2 May 2014 137,632 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 137,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,536 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 109,229 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,229 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,561 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

both front tyres have heavy wear on inside shoulders

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,511 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,332 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,667 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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GF03 FGC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GF03 FGC, 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 GF03 FGC registered?

GF03 FGC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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