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HK03 ZBN

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 108,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,025 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 82,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 74,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 69,358 miles

front inner brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,847 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,336 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,332 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,300 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)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,299 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 43,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,511 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 36,297 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

damage to offside front

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 27,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,143 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)

both front tyres starting to split

Fail 21 Jun 2007 22,143 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,936 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 4,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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HK03 ZBN is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HK03 ZBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 ZBN registered?

HK03 ZBN is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is HK03 ZBN safe to buy?

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