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KD03 LYJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 LYJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 104,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 96,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,140 miles

Engine management warning lamp ON

Front Windscreen has a slight damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,944 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,171 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,167 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,720 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,698 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 24 Feb 2010 26,484 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,565 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,552 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 10,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 8,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 6,696 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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KD03 LYJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KD03 LYJ, 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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KD03 LYJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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