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GL03 PMX

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,820 mi
Last recorded107,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 PMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 107,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 107,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,543 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar, N/S shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVICE 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi slightly webbing + Exhaust noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 100,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 100,667 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,708 miles

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose rubbing with the bracket. badly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 95,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch slave cylinder flexi hose rubbing with the bracket. badly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 92,379 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 91,301 miles

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

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

clutch flexi pipe rubbing on bulk head

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,668 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 88,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 85,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,918 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,091 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,395 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,394 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,561 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 32,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 25,035 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 25,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 23,407 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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GL03 PMX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GL03 PMX, 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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GL03 PMX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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