MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
shock absorber gaiters missing.
Oil leak
radiator in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
radiator in poor condition.
shock absorber gaiters missing.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake requires adjustment.
n/s/f outer tyre wall cracked.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J157 XAJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J157 XAJ, 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 J157 XAJ registered?
J157 XAJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 2003.
Is J157 XAJ safe to buy?
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