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EF53 BWG

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,288 mi
Last recorded211,288 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BWG
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 211,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

front bumper trim insecure

internal knocking noise from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2012 210,840 miles

Air Bag light keeps on flashing, rectify the system.

Drivers Seat Worn out at the edges.

Engine management light stays on, check the system and put it right.

Handbrake lever travels excessively.

N/S/F Bumper cracked, has sharp edges.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2012 210,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Air Bag light keeps on flashing, rectify the system.

Drivers Seat Worn out at the edges.

Engine management light stays on, check the system and put it right.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake lever travels excessively.

N/S/F Bumper cracked, has sharp edges.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 185,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 159,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 137,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 127,635 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 127,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 107,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 107,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 72,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 49,960 miles

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

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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EF53 BWG is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 BWG, 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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EF53 BWG is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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