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AF53 VMR

2003 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,031 mi
Last recorded111,031 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 111,031 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 111,031 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Dec 2020 106,491 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded and both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 11 Nov 2019 103,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded and both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,837 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,837 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,497 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,195 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES ON TREAD BARS AND CUTS ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT OF SYSTEM

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,627 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,227 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

offside park brake effort lower than normal

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,353 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front struts dust shields split & detatched

offside park brake effort lower than normal

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,353 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front struts dust shields split & detatched

offside park brake effort lower than normal

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,853 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,853 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,692 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,104 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,741 miles

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 VMR is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMR, 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.

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AF53 VMR is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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