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FJ52 THG

2002 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

284,535 mi
Last recorded284,535 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 THG
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 284,535 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 284,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

air box loose

Pass 8 Dec 2014 271,917 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 271,810 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 271,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 264,574 miles

Offside front subframe bolt missing but subframe fully secure at the time of test

Vehicle has only just met emissions limits

ballast box fitted buld standard bulbs in the headlight at the time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 264,517 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front subframe bolt missing but subframe fully secure at the time of test

Vehicle has only just met emissions limits

ballast box fitted buld standard bulbs in the headlight at the time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 257,972 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 257,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 251,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside mirror loose

tape marks on the front reg plate

Pass 20 Dec 2012 242,872 miles

rear axle bushes perished and split

Fail 18 Dec 2012 242,872 miles

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

rear axle bushes perished and split

Pass 7 Dec 2012 242,012 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 242,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 233,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 233,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 226,069 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 226,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2011 214,689 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,127 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 135,103 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2009 121,268 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to inner and outter tyre walls

Fail 3 Jun 2009 121,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres have slight damage to inner and outter tyre walls

Fail 6 May 2009 120,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower wishbone @ n/s/f rear bush split. However, no movement detected

Heatshield @ rear silencer insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 101,830 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 101,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 77,052 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 62,620 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 THG is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 THG, 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 THG is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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