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MF03 JCY

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 JCY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

engine management light staying on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 118,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

engine management light staying on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,465 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 112,465 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil residue around engine

osr brake back plate missing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,812 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 106,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,089 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 100,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,122 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,138 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,121 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,041 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 55,539 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MF03 JCY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF03 JCY, 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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MF03 JCY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MF03 JCY safe to buy?

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