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GP03 UTE

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

38,094 mi
Last recorded38,094 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 UTE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 38,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 38,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 35,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 35,682 miles

Corrosion to all suspension parts but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 35,666 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Corrosion to all suspension components but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking Brake NS 83kg OS 92kg 15% efficiency (Min16%)

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,708 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 34,694 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to all suspension components but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,458 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 34,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to all suspension components but not excessive

Corrosion to chassis but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to chassis

Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,388 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,379 miles

All brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,187 miles

All brake discs pitted

Offside wiper poor

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,809 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,488 miles

coolant low

n/s washer jet slow to emit water

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,554 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,538 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,977 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2006 19,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,428 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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GP03 UTE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 GP03 UTE, 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 GP03 UTE registered?

GP03 UTE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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