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J290 WKG

2003 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

170,648 mi
Last recorded170,648 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 WKG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 170,648 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Aug 2010 170,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 155,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp assembly won't lift into position.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 155,894 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp assembly won't lift into position.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on outer edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 150,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 150,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 143,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2006 143,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2006 143,031 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J290 WKG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J290 WKG, 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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J290 WKG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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