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KG03 JGF

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2022 89,758 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2022 89,758 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Remove battery clamp and refit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust joint modified bolt and spring for repair are (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 May 2022 89,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

front anti roll bar corroded

oil leak around engine/ sump

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,283 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 81,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 79,828 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 79,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Radiator leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,356 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake slight drag

Offside wiper blade torn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded mains both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres starting to crack on side wall but no cords seen

hand brake on just meet standard at 16%

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,738 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish and split on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,368 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 69,368 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,567 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,414 miles

both n/s & o/s front tyres perrishing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 66,406 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,287 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,281 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,272 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 49,679 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,964 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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KG03 JGF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KG03 JGF, 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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KG03 JGF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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