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GV03 ZRG

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,505 mi
Last recorded159,505 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 159,505 miles

Front Lower Steering UJ rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Park brake travel high

Fail 14 May 2025 159,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering UJ rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Park brake travel high

Pass 15 May 2024 155,287 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyres perishing/cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has significant level of travel, may require adjustment/repair

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 May 2024 155,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner sidewall also has series of cuts deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyres perishing/cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has significant level of travel, may require adjustment/repair

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2023 148,434 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 148,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 146,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 142,701 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 142,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,280 miles

Both sides rear outer sill damaged!

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Handbrake recording low efforts!

Pass 20 Dec 2016 134,820 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens misted up (1.7.5a)

both sides rear of outer sills damages

offside rear handbrake recording low efforts

Fail 17 Dec 2016 134,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens misted up (1.7.5a)

both sides rear of outer sills damages

offside rear handbrake recording low efforts

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,987 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner face

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 185/55R15 82V

Pass 14 Jan 2015 122,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,872 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to both rear outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2014 114,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to both rear outer sills

Pass 18 Jan 2013 110,836 miles

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

eml on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,177 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,363 miles

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

Pass 28 Jul 2007 50,566 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 50,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,245 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 ZRG 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 69.2%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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