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GX51 VYM

2001 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Previa107,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VYM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,852 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 129,842 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 126,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 126,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 111,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,333 miles

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,800 miles

All four tyres show signs of age deterioration

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,538 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,534 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,842 miles

drive belt badly cracked

front spring insulators split

front tyres worn on edges

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,909 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine auxillary drive belt heavily perished

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

minor oil leak above gearbox

rear axle bushes perished/splitting

Fail 26 Nov 2009 71,909 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine auxillary drive belt heavily perished

front brake discs inner faces slightly worn

minor oil leak above gearbox

rear axle bushes perished/splitting

Fail 1 Dec 2008 63,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,975 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)

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2007 55,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 55,737 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,105 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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GX51 VYM is a 2001 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 107,893 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 GX51 VYM, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX51 VYM registered?

GX51 VYM is a 2001 Toyota Previa, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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