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J345 TBW

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

215,983 mi
Last recorded215,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 TBW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 215,983 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2014 215,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 201,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 201,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,450 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 183,828 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 183,828 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust heat shield rattling

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Severe oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 181,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in nearside of steering rack but not too excess at present.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 181,905 miles

Play in nearside of steering rack but not too excess at present.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 178,100 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has alot of travel

slight play in n/s/f steering arm but not to excess at present

slight play in steering column but not to excess at present

Fail 29 Jan 2009 178,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f indicator and sidelight loose but not to excess at present

parking brake has alot of travel

slight play in n/s/f steering arm but not to excess at present

slight play in steering column but not to excess at present

Fail 22 Jan 2008 168,184 miles

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

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

O/s door mirror casing slightly loose

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 168,184 miles

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

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

O/s door mirror casing slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2007 152,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 152,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front light lens slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 135,515 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 135,515 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J345 TBW is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 J345 TBW, 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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J345 TBW is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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