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EF53 OLO

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,334 mi
Last recorded213,334 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 213,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 213,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 204,776 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect O/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 204,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s & n/s from flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect O/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 195,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s from flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 195,578 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps O/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & n/s from flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 186,555 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 180,395 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 180,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 176,089 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 175,968 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 at rear to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 168,083 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 16,869 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 159,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 159,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 136,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 129,322 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front c/v/joints noisy on full lock.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 102,267 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front c/v/joints noisy on full lock.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 68,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,513 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,435 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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EF53 OLO is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EF53 OLO, 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 OLO is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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