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HD03 HLC

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,584 mi
Last recorded65,584 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,342 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 65,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 61,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 49,124 miles

both headlights deteriated

o/s/f tyre perrished in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2014 49,082 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner face

Both head lamps are deteriorated but the light output is not reduced

Offside front tyre is slightly perished on the tread

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,359 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,178 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,106 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,783 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,972 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 30,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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HD03 HLC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD03 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

HD03 HLC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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