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FL53 YXM

2003 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,630 mi
Last recorded154,630 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 154,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quater near upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ jacking points have collapsed near trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quater near shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sills/jacking points near trailing arm mounts. have collapsed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes in lower arms are worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower presented with a thick coating of underseal

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to and from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tow bar brackets and mountings are corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking at edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 154,154 miles

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 154,094 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt missing both 3rd row (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019 149,298 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Inner sills undersealed.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Park brake efficiency only just met.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,110 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

handbrake just met efficency

o/s and n/s rear axle bushs deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 130,048 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2014 101,633 miles

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

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

row 2 nearside seat not present at test

spare tyre worn low

Fail 22 Mar 2014 101,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

row 2 nearside seat not present at test

spare tyre worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,757 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,757 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,190 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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FL53 YXM is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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