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HF03 ZMX

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 116,698 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated heavily corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 116,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o\s and n\s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play heavily corroded (2.2.2 (c))

horn button insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,187 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 113,161 miles

some tarnishing of offside and nearside headlamp lenses

Pass 8 Mar 2019 107,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 102,463 miles

front brake discs corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 24 Jan 2017 101,595 miles

front and rear under tray fitted

hand brake travel high

Fail 19 Jan 2017 101,595 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear under tray fitted

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,272 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,272 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,929 miles

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

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

floor to sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,828 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,836 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,147 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,043 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,635 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HF03 ZMX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HF03 ZMX, 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 HF03 ZMX registered?

HF03 ZMX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is HF03 ZMX safe to buy?

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