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GP03 XGC

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,460 mi
Last recorded163,460 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 XGC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 163,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 158,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 145,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 133,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 120,332 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,106 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 109,106 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,475 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,181 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,147 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,147 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,030 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,170 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,170 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 76,155 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 69,182 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 24 May 2011 58,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 58,229 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 46,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,063 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,164 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,024 miles

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

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 XGC 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 71.4%.

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 GP03 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

GP03 XGC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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