MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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
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
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
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
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
front undertray loose
n/s washers 1 jet blocked
slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front undertray loose
n/s washers 1 jet blocked
slight oil leaks from engine/gearbox
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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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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