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J55 CKA

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,933 mi
Last recorded25,933 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 CKA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 24,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 23,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 21,993 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 21,992 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,699 miles

all tyers 10+ old age (2002)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 21,692 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all tyers 10+ old age (2002)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 20,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Jun 2014 20,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,933 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 17,981 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,321 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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J55 CKA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc 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 J55 CKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J55 CKA registered?

J55 CKA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is J55 CKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 CKA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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