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AY02 VXM

2002 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

180,385 mi
Last recorded180,385 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 180,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 177,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 175,379 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear axe bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2023 173,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 172,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 171,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear passengers seats have been removed ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 170,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all not fitted ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 169,802 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 168,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 165,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 158,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 151,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 143,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 133,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 120,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 110,056 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 110,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,737 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 96,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,619 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,334 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 71,080 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

nearside front and offside front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Mar 2007 71,080 miles

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

nearside front and offside front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,659 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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AY02 VXM is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AY02 VXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 VXM registered?

AY02 VXM is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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