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H191 HTA

2003 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH191 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 89,131 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 88,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just passes. Offside reading low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,434 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,062 miles

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,062 miles

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,387 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 86,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,214 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake disc scored

Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,151 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,197 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front disc scored

Fail 15 Jun 2010 78,197 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front disc scored

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,930 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,221 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H191 HTA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc 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 H191 HTA, 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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H191 HTA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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