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J426 NLT

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,057 mi
Last recorded145,057 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 NLT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Mar 2024 135,037 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 133,613 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 133,612 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,192 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,407 miles

Front number plate cracked but readable

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 127,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 124,839 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,692 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 90,056 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,051 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 82,930 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 72,792 miles

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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J426 NLT is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J426 NLT, 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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J426 NLT is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is J426 NLT safe to buy?

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