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BF53 LVC

2003 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

297,279 mi
Last recorded297,279 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 297,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper rubber splitting

Fail 7 Sep 2017 297,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper rubber splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2016 274,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 274,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 248,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 248,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 222,764 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 222,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 196,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 169,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 138,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 127,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 127,874 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 102,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,738 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 50,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake requires adjustment

rear axle bushes deteriorated slightly

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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BF53 LVC is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF53 LVC, 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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BF53 LVC is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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