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GL03 ZRE

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,961 mi
Last recorded87,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 87,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,385 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 76,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,329 miles

covers masking components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,538 miles

Handbrake travel

Headlamps aged and images poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,065 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre low/wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Offside Rear Close to legal limit

Strong Advise: Offside front tyre low pressure and splitting inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,739 miles

Handbrake travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 55,251 miles

Chips in screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 52,251 miles

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

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

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

Chips in screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre wearing/low inner edge

Offside wiper smearing

Strong Advise:Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,012 miles

Chip in screen

Nearside front and offside front inner disc faces heavily corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 12 Jun 2013 36,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chip in screen

Nearside front and offside front inner disc faces heavily corroded

Perishment and age to nearside front tyre

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,228 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front brake disc faces corroded

Handbrake travel

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,228 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front brake disc faces corroded

Handbrake travel

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,133 miles

nearside rear lamp condensated

Fail 13 Jun 2011 26,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear lamp condensated

Pass 12 Jun 2010 20,710 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 14,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 14,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 7,313 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 ZRE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

GL03 ZRE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is GL03 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 ZRE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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