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EJ03 ETV

2003 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

264,820 mi
Last recorded264,820 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ETV
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 264,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 264,816 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 261,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 261,588 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 256,564 miles

both headlights poor

general underbody corrosion

movement in o/s inner rack end

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2019 256,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

both headlights poor

general underbody corrosion

movement in o/s inner rack end

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 252,167 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 252,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washers poor in operation

Pass 27 Apr 2017 246,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 241,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 236,091 miles

EML light on

Pass 2 Nov 2015 231,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 226,688 miles

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

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

offside wheel has slight dent in rim

Fail 23 Apr 2015 226,553 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

offside wheel has slight dent in rim

Pass 30 Oct 2014 221,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 213,892 miles

EML ON

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

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

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

both head lamp covers in poor condition

corrosion to off side and near side rear metal brake pipes above rear coil springs

unable to open off side rear door from outside

Pass 23 Oct 2013 203,177 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

headlamp lens poor

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2013 203,176 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

headlamp lens poor

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 191,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 179,211 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 179,210 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

high handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s washer jet poor operation

Pass 11 May 2012 167,809 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 155,913 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 155,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 138,849 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 15 Nov 2010 126,264 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 126,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 111,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 80,287 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,678 miles

rear exhaust mounting starting to perrish and temp repaire

rear sub frame bushs starting to perrish

Pass 19 May 2008 47,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,798 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,798 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,747 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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EJ03 ETV is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ03 ETV, 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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EJ03 ETV is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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