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FV53 CVH

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

218,440 mi
Last recorded218,440 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 CVH
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 218,440 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 208,891 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 208,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 198,161 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 198,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 184,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 177,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 171,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leading (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leading (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 171,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leading (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leading (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,685 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 162,685 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 150,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 130,153 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 125,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,069 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 106,069 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 97,985 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 97,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,732 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,641 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,502 miles

front nearside tyre worn on inner edge

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,317 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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FV53 CVH is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FV53 CVH, 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 FV53 CVH registered?

FV53 CVH is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 16 November 2003.

Is FV53 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 CVH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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