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AV52 PHJ

2002 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

107,718 mi
Last recorded107,718 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 107,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advise coil spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

Fail 14 Nov 2025 107,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsr = 205/60/15 others 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advise coil spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear hand brake imbalance,offside lower effort

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,175 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front washers low aim

offside front seat belt buckle fixing slight worn

oil filter corroded

rear axle and spring cups corroded

rear hand brake imbalance ,offside lower effort

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 104,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill has corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill has corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front backing plate missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,733 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded also lower spring cups corroded

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

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

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

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

offside front lower engine mounting worn

Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,700 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint area.insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 x rear coil springs corroded also lower spring cups corroded

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

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

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

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

offside front lower engine mounting worn

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,149 miles

front exhaust heat shield slight loose

offside front wish bone inner rear bush slight worn

strong advise offside engine mounting heavily corroded. will require attention.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,147 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust heat shield slight loose

offside front wish bone inner rear bush slight worn

strong advise offside engine mounting heavily corroded. will require attention.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,712 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside and offside front wish bone inner rear bushes slight worn

noise from nearside rear centre wheel area.

offside front lower engine mounting badly worn? perishing

offside rear number plate light bulb? connection.

Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,712 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside and offside front wish bone inner rear bushes slight worn

noise from nearside rear centre wheel area.

offside front lower engine mounting badly worn? perishing

offside rear number plate light bulb? connection.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 97,418 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wish bone inner rear bushes starting to break away from bondings

nearside front wiper blade split at end

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,213 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Fail 9 Nov 2018 94,213 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,136 miles

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

emissions only just passed

engine light on

offside rear number plate light, bulb? connection?

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,447 miles

engine light on

spare tyre deflated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine light on

spare tyre deflated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,781 miles

bulb? connection? to offside rear number plate light

engine light on

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,759 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine light on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,290 miles

drivers seat belt buckle worn

engine light on

front exhaust heat shield loose,rattling?

objects,tax discs in nearside swept area of windscreen

offside front wishbone inner rear bush breaking away from bondings

offside rear axle bush starting to break away from bondings

spare tyre deflated

strong advise! rear exhaust heavily corroded at rear flange

Fail 14 Nov 2013 66,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

drivers seat belt buckle worn

engine light on

front exhaust heat shield loose,rattling?

objects,tax discs in nearside swept area of windscreen

offside front wishbone inner rear bush breaking away from bondings

offside rear axle bush starting to break away from bondings

spare tyre deflated

strong advise! rear exhaust heavily corroded at rear flange

Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,607 miles

engine light on

nearside front washers poor

rear wiper blade perished

spare tyre deflated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,337 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

spare tyre is flat

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

spare tyre is flat

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,943 miles

bulb? connection? to offside front sidelight

engine light on

offside rear brake pads worn low

rear wiper-blade perished

spare tyre deflated

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,859 miles

Rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,267 miles

Engine management light is on .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,984 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 36,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,480 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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AV52 PHJ is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 104,168 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 AV52 PHJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV52 PHJ is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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