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J20431

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20431
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,951 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

park brake readings slightly low but passed efficiency

Fail 3 Apr 2024 88,945 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to both rear brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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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J20431 is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J20431, 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 J20431 registered?

J20431 is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is J20431 safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20431 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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