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FP53 PXH

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

270,155 mi
Last recorded270,155 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PXH
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 270,155 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 270,155 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 267,367 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 257,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 242,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 242,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 234,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 227,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 227,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 216,135 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 216,135 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 202,217 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 195,544 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 195,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 183,456 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 169,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 169,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 155,084 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 121,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,361 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 99,296 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 88,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,304 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,506 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,465 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,673 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 38,673 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,218 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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FP53 PXH is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP53 PXH, 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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What year was FP53 PXH registered?

FP53 PXH is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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