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EJ03 JMJ

2003 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,940 mi
Last recorded169,940 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 JMJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 169,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 165,376 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 165,354 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 160,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 160,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 155,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 155,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,306 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 150,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 143,829 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 143,821 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,612 miles

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

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

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 113,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seat ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row seat ()

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,989 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,163 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

front brake pads low

slight lip both front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,648 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,648 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,613 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,613 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,039 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 JMJ is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EJ03 JMJ, 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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What year was EJ03 JMJ registered?

EJ03 JMJ is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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