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HX03 BBJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 BBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,713 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 75,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,242 miles

Corrosion to suspension components, front and rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,065 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2019 41,065 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,120 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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HX03 BBJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HX03 BBJ, 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 HX03 BBJ registered?

HX03 BBJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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