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BBZ 471

2002 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 471
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,136 miles

Corrosion to body and rear suspension components

EML illuminated - not criteria for age of vehicle

Emissions fluctuating and just within tolerances

Headlamp lenses deteriorating - not adversely affecting beam images

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,721 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 114,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 104,471 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,756 miles

Emissions just within tolerances

Engine management light on

Offside front brake slight bind

Unable to see brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 61,528 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,825 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,421 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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BBZ 471 is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBZ 471, 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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What year was BBZ 471 registered?

BBZ 471 is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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