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HD03 DFX

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 DFX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 16,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 16,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Not attached to the caliper (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Becoming Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to tern

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Becoming Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 16,801 miles

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 16,683 miles

n/s o/s front and rear brake disc and pads corroded

n/s rear tyre inner and outer side walls perished and splits in wall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre walls perished inside and out side

Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 15,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,572 miles

Front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,931 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 21 Aug 2012 13,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 13,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 12,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 12,156 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2009 11,072 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside face.

Hand brake has travel.

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall.

O/S/F wiper blade split.

Pass 19 May 2008 10,269 miles

Front brake discs wearing unevenly on inside face.

Hand brake lever has excessive travel.

Nail in O/S/R tyre tread.

Perishing/cracking N/S/F tyre side wall.

Pass 24 May 2007 9,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 7,607 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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HD03 DFX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HD03 DFX, 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 HD03 DFX registered?

HD03 DFX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is HD03 DFX safe to buy?

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