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J123 UBM

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,219 mi
Last recorded87,219 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 UBM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 87,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

due to under seal full inspection could not be carried out

Fail 22 May 2024 87,216 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,039 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,968 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 86,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,605 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,486 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,486 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,466 miles

Brake disks corroded

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake disks corroded

O/S/R Tyre perrished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 83,035 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 72,706 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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J123 UBM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J123 UBM, 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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J123 UBM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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