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FL53 HHF

2003 Toyota Previa

White Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,391 mi
Last recorded188,391 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HHF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 188,391 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside rear

Fail 21 Mar 2023 188,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on underside rear

Pass 18 Mar 2022 176,707 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 176,706 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 163,449 miles

Handbrake travel near extent

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 163,444 miles

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

Handbrake travel near extent

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,602 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer body sill damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,414 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 149,414 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incomplete (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp lens cloudy (polish)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 139,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine sump ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 139,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 129,881 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres both nearing cords inner edges 215/60/16

Offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,881 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres both nearing cords inner edges 215/60/16

Offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,011 miles

Both front headlights faded slightly

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges 215/60/16

Fail 2 Mar 2016 121,011 miles

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

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

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

Both front headlights faded slightly

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges 215/60/16

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,019 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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 111,019 miles

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

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)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,224 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 100,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,797 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,797 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,066 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 72,066 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some movement in steering rack bushes

underbody in muddy condition

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,166 miles

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

light surface rust forming on exhaust system

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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FL53 HHF is a 2003 Toyota Previa in White with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL53 HHF, 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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FL53 HHF is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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