CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS02 EXL

2002 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,951 mi
Last recorded106,951 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 EXL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 106,951 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 103,490 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 103,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 97,868 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake performance on offside could be better

Fail 1 May 2024 97,866 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

handbrake performance on offside could be better

Pass 12 May 2023 93,468 miles

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

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

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

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))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack bushes worn.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 93,468 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack bushes worn.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 91,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack bushes worn. Both front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 21 May 2021 89,850 miles

Front Steering rack bushes slightly worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 88,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,581 miles

Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 84,046 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 84,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,005 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,029 miles

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

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre low on inner edge and in poor condition.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 73,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,783 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 69,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,935 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,389 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 44,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,926 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
Full Toyota Previa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS02 EXL is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS02 EXL, 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

How do I check the history of DS02 EXL?

You can check the full history of DS02 EXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS02 EXL registered?

DS02 EXL is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is DS02 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 EXL shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS02 EXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS02 EXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.