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GJ03 TFX

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,914 mi
Last recorded148,914 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 TFX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 148,914 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading and slight peeling. (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading and slight peeling. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing inner edge.1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,843 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

both front & rear disc plates corroded

both front shocks / roll bar corroded

both rear socks/coil springs /roll bar & arms corroded

fabric roof damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,843 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

both front & rear disc plates corroded

both front shocks / roll bar corroded

both rear socks/coil springs /roll bar & arms corroded

fabric roof damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,041 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,254 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,585 miles

slight handbrake travel and readings low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 75,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 63,469 miles

rear pads low

Pass 20 May 2010 51,125 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2009 37,120 miles

front discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,198 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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GJ03 TFX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ03 TFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 TFX registered?

GJ03 TFX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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