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GR03 EFF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 EFF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top noisy

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount sounds rough to turn, no play

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 75,711 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount sounds rough to turn, no play

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,516 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,511 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wipers slightly streaky

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,108 miles

both headlights slight faded but produce a image

Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both headlights slight faded but produce a image

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim slightly deteriorated, lens cloudy

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Undertray loose

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,209 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undercarriage corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 63,950 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,592 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 60,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both only on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp on

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2014 38,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp on

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,757 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,839 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 12,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,965 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,153 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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GR03 EFF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GR03 EFF, 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 GR03 EFF registered?

GR03 EFF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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