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J44 KYE

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,913 mi
Last recorded28,913 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 KYE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 28,910 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 28,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 28,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner wishbone bushes slightly split/ debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 28,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 28,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 28,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,563 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 25,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,175 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 19,300 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 17,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 13,507 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 11,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 9,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 7,144 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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J44 KYE is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J44 KYE, 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 J44 KYE registered?

J44 KYE is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is J44 KYE safe to buy?

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