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GV03 DWF

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,304 mi
Last recorded95,304 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 DWF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,296 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 92,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,546 miles

engine damp with oil

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,531 miles

Engine damp with oil

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 85,588 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,435 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,749 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,384 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,131 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Front pads low

OS Rear tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Apr 2014 58,079 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front discs in poor condition

Front pads low

OS Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,398 miles

os handbrake slightly slow to increase

osr service brake slightly slow to increase

slight misting of oil on osr shock absorber

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,799 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,696 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,747 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,378 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,792 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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GV03 DWF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GV03 DWF, 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 GV03 DWF registered?

GV03 DWF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GV03 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 DWF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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