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DU52 VLM

2002 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

180,348 mi
Last recorded180,348 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 180,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 8 Sep 2022 180,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 171,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 171,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 165,870 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 165,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 161,209 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 156,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 149,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 149,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,085 miles

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 141,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

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

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,957 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 131,957 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,224 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 123,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,189 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 115,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNDER INFLATED

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,613 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,370 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,547 miles

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

near side rear tyre been driven flat worn on inside

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,618 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,661 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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DU52 VLM is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DU52 VLM, 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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DU52 VLM is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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