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J36 XCF

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ36 XCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 115,187 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 115,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 111,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 111,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 111,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/ s/ f tyer side wall damage

n/ s/ rear sill split silght

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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J36 XCF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J36 XCF, 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 J36 XCF registered?

J36 XCF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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