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HG03 XJE

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,228 mi
Last recorded81,228 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 XJE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,228 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 77,741 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 77,740 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,184 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 59,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,571 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front tyres edges worn

Pass 13 May 2015 46,869 miles

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2014 42,039 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 15 May 2013 37,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 May 2012 31,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,359 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 25,359 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 21,178 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 18,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 25 May 2007 13,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 13,113 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HG03 XJE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG03 XJE, 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 HG03 XJE registered?

HG03 XJE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is HG03 XJE safe to buy?

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