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GV03 XJK

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,260 mi
Last recorded126,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,260 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 126,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,384 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 124,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,930 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 122,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 119,621 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,468 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 95,577 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 94,860 miles

Engine management light on

Wiper blades nearly worn to excess

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,589 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,103 miles

EML Light on

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 91,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,903 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,900 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high handbrake travel

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing off on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness in n/s/r light cluster

n/s/r bumper trim loose

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,036 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,930 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 28,930 miles

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

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 XJK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XJK, 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 XJK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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