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FJ52 RCV

2002 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 RCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 117,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle body bushes perished slightly

Under seal applied to entire under vehicle and outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2018 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track Rod End Nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball Joint Locking Pin Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter leaking grease

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle body bushes perished slightly

Under seal applied to entire under vehicle and outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,125 miles

all welding areas are covered with underseal

vehicle hasbeen very heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jun 2017 106,125 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel inner sill area *2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel inner sill area *2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

vehicle hasbeen very heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2016 105,639 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 105,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light has crack

Fail 28 Jul 2015 105,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light has crack

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,794 miles

corroded underneath of vehicle

n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 4 Jul 2014 103,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corroded underneath of vehicle

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,675 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,988 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,961 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,227 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,763 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 47,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,513 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 37,513 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FJ52 RCV is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 104,168 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 FJ52 RCV, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ52 RCV is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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