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FM02 PUA

2002 Toyota Previa

Grey Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

168,394 mi
Last recorded168,394 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Previa104,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 PUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 168,394 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 168,394 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO ENGINE MISSFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 163,130 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 163,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER REAR PANEL HOLED// CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 158,047 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 158,044 miles

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 153,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 151,433 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 151,431 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 150,297 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 150,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 149,393 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 149,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 147,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 133,540 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 133,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,798 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 129,824 miles

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

Nearside headlight tarnished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlight tarnished

engine light is on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,824 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside headlight tarnished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside headlight tarnished

engine light is on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 121,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 109,500 miles

n/s rear door becoming difficult to open from outside

n/s washer jet not working

Fail 24 Jul 2012 109,500 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear door becoming difficult to open from outside

n/s washer jet not working

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 83,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2009 75,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

some washer jets not working + adjustment

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,800 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007
Fail 9 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,285 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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FM02 PUA is a 2002 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 FM02 PUA, 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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FM02 PUA is a 2002 Toyota Previa, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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