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HV03 YSL

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,838 mi
Last recorded124,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YSL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 124,838 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame and components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 124,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front sub frame and components corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight drag at n/s/r wheel.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 123,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

slight drag at n/s/r wheel.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,321 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 121,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear tail pipe clamp fitted wrong

Pass 1 Jun 2015 114,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front fog lamp not working

Fail 27 May 2014 107,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,059 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,451 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,131 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 55,131 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 27,691 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,481 miles

parking bake lever travel is high

slight brake bind at offside front

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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HV03 YSL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV03 YSL, 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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HV03 YSL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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