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AF53 ULX

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ULX
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,946 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 83,946 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,660 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,692 miles

brake pipes been wax oiled

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,046 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 70,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,126 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes & n/s front brake slight sticking

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,126 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes & n/s front brake slight sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,022 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 23,078 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)

How Reliable is the Toyota Previa?

Based on 509,000 MOT tests across 39,906 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
6,517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
39,906
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,856
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,987
Stop lamp not working 19,738
position lamp(s) not working 18,199
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,696
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AF53 ULX is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 102,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Previa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,856 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 ULX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Previa typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 ULX registered?

AF53 ULX is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ULX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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