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GV03 DWM

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,680 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 100,680 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 93,133 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,099 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,364 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,285 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,373 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,530 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,530 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,634 miles

light corrosion to front discs

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,459 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,459 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,112 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,146 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,923 miles

all four tyres cracking to tread

Fail 27 Aug 2010 50,923 miles

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

all four tyres cracking to tread

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,099 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 22,099 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

both n/side tyres have cuts on inner walls,n/s/rear BORDER LINE

o/s/rear and o/s/front tyres 1.6mm on inner treads and below 1.6mm on inner tread edges,and are both BORDER LINE

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 DWM 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 64.3%.

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 GV03 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

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

Is GV03 DWM safe to buy?

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