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H2 MEU

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 MEU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,685 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. Nearside lower effort and not locking.

Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,681 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair. Nearside lower effort and not locking.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,142 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,471 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 65,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,654 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,475 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 18,348 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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H2 MEU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H2 MEU, 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 H2 MEU registered?

H2 MEU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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