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GY03 BDU

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BDU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside and components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 100,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed run out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside and components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 99,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,518 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,948 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 85,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,119 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

wiper marks on screen

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ems light on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,468 miles

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

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

ems light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,528 miles

eml light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,528 miles

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

eml light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 47,872 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,706 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 20,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,925 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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GY03 BDU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GY03 BDU, 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 GY03 BDU registered?

GY03 BDU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GY03 BDU safe to buy?

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