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GL03 YXA

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,773 mi
Last recorded124,773 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 YXA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 124,773 miles

nearside front fog lamp is not working

Fail 22 Oct 2025 124,773 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp is not working

Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,580 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp is not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 120,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,680 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal lose but not likely to come detached (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose banjo fitting out of location

Nearside Rear parking brake cable retaining clip missing, has been cable tied in place if cable tie snaps or comes off and cable comes out of location hand brake could fail but ok at time of test

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,671 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal lose but not likely to come detached (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose banjo fitting out of location

Nearside Rear parking brake cable retaining clip missing, has been cable tied in place if cable tie snaps or comes off and cable comes out of location hand brake could fail but ok at time of test

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,539 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 107,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,148 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Full engine , & under body covers fitted.

n/s/f brake flexy hose lockating pin not aligned in caliper.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 105,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,901 miles

advise nearside front brake hose locating pin out of line.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 102,858 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,203 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 101,199 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 95,531 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 23 Sep 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,294 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 65,294 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 55,348 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 45,862 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,507 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,021 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 YXA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GL03 YXA, 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 GL03 YXA registered?

GL03 YXA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is GL03 YXA safe to buy?

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