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AP03 ALP

2003 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,296 mi
Last recorded162,296 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ALP
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 162,296 miles

Offside Sill cover panel corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 162,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Middle row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sill cover panel corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 146,555 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 146,552 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 141,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 141,148 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Covers + Shields Fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake Travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R Sill Wielding Repair Carried Out + Heavily Undersealed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Sill General Rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Seats Obstructed, Unable to Inspect Rear Rear Seatbelts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking Between Treads - 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to Access Rear Rear Seats Due to Child Seats Fitted

Under Vehicle General Rust

Wipers Smeary

Pass 22 Apr 2023 135,003 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated, Requires to be Changed Soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Slight Travel

N/S/F Wheel Arch Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Lower Engine Mount Slightly Deteriorated

O/S/R Sill Weilding Repair Carried Out

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on Windscreen Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Sill Corroded/General Rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Seats Loaded, Unable to Inspect Seatbelts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 134,990 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked with Yellow Chalk - 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated, Requires to be Changed Soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Slight Travel

N/S/F Wheel Arch Cover Missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F Lower Engine Mount Slightly Deteriorated

O/S/R Sill Weilding Repair Carried Out

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on Windscreen Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Sill Corroded/General Rust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear Seats Loaded, Unable to Inspect Seatbelts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 131,595 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 131,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 82,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not inspected, seat not fitted

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

Nearside Rear most seat belt not inspected, seat not fitted

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

Offside Rear most seat belt not inspected, seat not fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 128,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt not inspected, seat not fitted

Front Number plate in poor condition but still legible

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear most seat belt not inspected, seat not fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear most seat belt not inspected, seat not fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate in poor condition but still legible

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,431 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 119,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 114,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 104,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 102,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 95,610 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2014 87,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 81,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 75,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,283 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

light damage to front number plate

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,729 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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AP03 ALP is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP03 ALP, 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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AP03 ALP is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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