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GV03 KBZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,585 mi
Last recorded140,585 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 KBZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,585 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 140,241 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed door (0.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,920 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,915 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 132,313 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,876 miles

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Fail 31 May 2017 128,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread.

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Offside Rear Inner brake pad shim incorrectly located

Pass 16 May 2016 124,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 124,349 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,161 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,196 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 101,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,858 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 30,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KBZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KBZ, 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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GV03 KBZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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