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HL03 HLX

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HLX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,187 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable hanging LOW but secure

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 115,170 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable hanging LOW but secure

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 99,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,021 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 99,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,415 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,031 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,789 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 92,786 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,786 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,213 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,562 miles

Front brake discs excessively corroded

Offside front coil spring corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,562 miles

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

Both rear tyres low and inner edges worn

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs excessively corroded

Offside front coil spring corroding

Rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,849 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,724 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,019 miles

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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HL03 HLX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HL03 HLX, 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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HL03 HLX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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