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GL03 SXX

2003 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,595 mi
Last recorded110,595 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 SXX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 108,698 miles

vehicle underbody coated in underseal/wax oil

Fail 27 May 2023 108,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

black paint under body covering full car and parts

Pass 17 May 2022 108,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 106,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 105,684 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,046 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,075 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

allsuspension components corroded,

front tyre wearing uneven.

heatshield on front pipe loose.

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,003 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

allsuspension components corroded,

front tyre wearing uneven.

heatshield on front pipe loose.

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,535 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 82,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,732 miles

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

corrosion on metal sections of front brake flex's

front brake disc's excessivly pitted and corroded

protective coating coming off of brake pipes

rust on power steering pipes

Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,728 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on metal sections of front brake flex's

front brake disc's excessivly pitted and corroded

protective coating coming off of brake pipes

rust on power steering pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,942 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 71,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,013 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,488 miles

chip to windscreen in zone 'a' less than 10mm in diameter

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 SXX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SXX, 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 GL03 SXX registered?

GL03 SXX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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