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DX53 APY

2003 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 APY
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,118 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,643 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

minor oil leak

rear axle beam bushes slightly deteriorated

rear seats not available to test

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear passenger seats not available to test

Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,744 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear passenger seats not available to test

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,837 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,123 miles

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

front brake pads low

near side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,983 miles

all 4 tyres appear to have manufacturing defect on sidewalls. all tyres have a lump or bulge in seperate places to where the tyres plies are knitted together.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 44,036 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2006 36,503 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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DX53 APY is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 102,422 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 DX53 APY, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX53 APY is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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