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FX53 VLO

2003 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,360 mi
Last recorded162,360 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Previa102,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VLO
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 162,360 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both Headlamp lenses are cloud

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Four (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leaks

Fail 9 Dec 2015 162,360 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Both Headlamp lenses are cloud

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Four (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil Leaks

Fail 5 Dec 2015 162,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack mounting bushes excessively worn (2.2.A.1b)

both sides outersills damaged

front brake pads wearing low

headlight lenses deteriorated

heavy oil leaks

nearside rear shocker damp

offside front shocker damp

oil around nearside front hub assembly

rear brake pads worn low unable to fully inspect

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 146,887 miles

coil springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

slight play offside front lower suspension ball joint

steering rack mountings worn and weak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 146,481 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

steering rack mounting bushes worn recommend early replacement

Pass 1 Dec 2013 136,623 miles

Oil leak

front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front brake flexi hose poorly secured

outersills damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2013 136,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front tyres bald on inner edges

nearside front brake flexi hose poorly secured

outersills damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 121,683 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges recomend replacment

suspect front c,v joints worn

Fail 17 Nov 2012 121,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge recomend replacement.

suspect front c.v joints worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,081 miles

front brake pads appear worn low

outersills damaged

suspect center stop light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2011 103,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads appear worn low

outersills damaged

suspect center stop light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2010 87,145 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,591 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 Rear 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 68,591 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 aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,411 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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FX53 VLO is a 2003 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FX53 VLO, 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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FX53 VLO is a 2003 Toyota Previa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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