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GU03 BZH

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,917 mi
Last recorded155,917 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 BZH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 155,917 miles

nearside rear wing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 155,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 155,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 153,781 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,706 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 145,214 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 145,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp dip beam poor image.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,919 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 132,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant level below minimum

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 122,801 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking tread area

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 122,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r and n/s/r (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r and n/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.2a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking tread area

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2017 110,430 miles

EML on

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 May 2017 110,427 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2016 99,613 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 99,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,100 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 93,096 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,860 miles

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

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

Rear nearside tyre tread worn to the legal limit

offside parking brake low effort

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,754 miles

parking brake effort 18%

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,879 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 37,599 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,515 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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GU03 BZH is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU03 BZH, 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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GU03 BZH is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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