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H829 PTW

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,285 mi
Last recorded43,285 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,285 miles

Front brake slight bind

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

extra welding on chassis frame

Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 139,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 137,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 135,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 131,953 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 131,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 128,331 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls starting to show age related wear .

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 128,331 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls starting to show age related wear .

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 126,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 126,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 125,083 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 125,083 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 122,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 122,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 117,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 117,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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H829 PTW is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H829 PTW, 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 H829 PTW registered?

H829 PTW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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