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H579 KDY

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,264 mi
Last recorded237,264 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 KDY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 237,264 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear anti roll bar has slight side movement at bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2017 237,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear anti roll bar has slight side movement at bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2016 235,883 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 235,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 233,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

nearside front wheel slight bind

Fail 11 Apr 2013 233,261 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 4 Apr 2012 228,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 221,946 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Different tyre size front to rear

N/S/F tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 209,082 miles

NO SPARE N/S/R BODY BAR CORRODED

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 209,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

NO SPARE N/S/R BODY BAR CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 209,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rearbody bar corroded

rear fog hights staying on

Pass 7 Feb 2008 199,882 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre starting to crack.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 199,882 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 183,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 150,949 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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H579 KDY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H579 KDY, 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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H579 KDY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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