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J526 XBL

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,580 mi
Last recorded184,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ526 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 184,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres 195 50 15

rears 205 50 15

Pass 19 Nov 2019 184,567 miles

Front tyres 195 50 15 on front axle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres 205 50 15 on rear axle

Pass 17 Oct 2017 184,010 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

advise suspension parts corroded

advise under body covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 184,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

advise suspension parts corroded

advise under body covers fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 175,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 175,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 172,342 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 172,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 161,514 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 161,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 140,744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 137,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 132,493 miles

noise from alt belts

slight play at rack

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lights on at dash

Fail 30 Mar 2010 132,493 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lights on at dash

noise from alt belts

slight play at rack

Fail 26 Mar 2010 132,493 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lights on at dash

noise from alt belts

slight play at stearing rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 125,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

movement at both mirrors

play at steering rack

sighn of oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2009 125,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

movement at both mirrors

play at steering rack

sighn of oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 120,363 miles

front undertray loose

n/s washers 1 jet blocked

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Fail 20 Feb 2008 120,363 miles

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

front undertray loose

n/s washers 1 jet blocked

slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox

Pass 16 Feb 2007 116,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 116,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 112,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 107,927 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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J526 XBL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J526 XBL, 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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J526 XBL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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