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HJ03 YYE

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,459 mi
Last recorded142,459 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YYE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 142,459 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 142,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 131,344 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,840 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,552 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2014 106,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,951 miles

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

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

both front shock dust covers split? n/s rear quarter panel damaged,front number plate damaged.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,951 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front shock dust covers split? n/s rear quarter panel damaged,front number plate damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,807 miles

handbrake high

n/s/ wiper split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads worn close to limit

Fail 9 Feb 2012 92,606 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake high

n/s/ wiper split

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads worn close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,977 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check due to uneven wear!

front number plate damaged.

o/s rear b/pads on limit advise replacing!!

o/s rear tyre distorted?

Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges advise tracking check due to uneven wear!

front number plate damaged.

o/s rear b/pads on limit advise replacing!!

o/s rear tyre distorted?

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,885 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 74,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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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HJ03 YYE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJ03 YYE, 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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HJ03 YYE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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