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EK03 VGD

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

100,316 mi
Last recorded100,316 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VGD
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,316 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 100,316 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,329 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUBFRAME BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 6 Dec 2024 89,329 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SUBFRAME BUSHES PERISHING

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,783 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 82,783 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,872 miles

underside corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2022 73,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside corroding

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,529 miles

FRONT TYRES

REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 7 Dec 2021 68,527 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES

REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,591 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 67,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both blades (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,675 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,917 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,619 miles

Engine light on

Headlights misty

Middle brake light inoperative

Rear tyres cracking

Wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 40,549 miles

Offside front headlamp misty

Fail 9 May 2014 40,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light illuminated

Offside front headlamp misty

Fail 10 May 2013 32,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 32,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,732 miles

2 Rear seats missing at time of test

Cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

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)

Fail 4 May 2012 29,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

2 Rear seats missing at time of test

Cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,588 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,372 miles

Centre rear seat missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,577 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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EK03 VGD is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 EK03 VGD, 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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EK03 VGD is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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