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HG51 MGJ

2001 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Previa107,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 155,315 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

GENERAL CORROSION

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,099 miles

front engine mounts worn

general corrosion

inner arches corroded

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 153,083 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front engine mounts worn

general corrosion

inner arches corroded

oil leak

springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,629 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 149,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment SPLIT PIN (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 148,056 miles

o/s/r disc worn

Fail 2 Sep 2022 148,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,178 miles

rear springs corroded, slight blow exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2019 133,155 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear springs corroded, slight blow exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,287 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 123,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,256 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sill and lower wheel arches corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sill and lower wheel arches corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s front outer cv joint slightly noisy on full lock

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 101,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,530 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 96,289 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 93,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,632 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,548 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to split

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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HG51 MGJ is a 2001 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG51 MGJ, 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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HG51 MGJ is a 2001 Toyota Previa, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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