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LJ53 VDL

2011 Toyota Previa

Silver Lpg 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Toyota Previa116,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VDL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 131,191 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 1 miles

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

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

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

speedo meter not showing millage record

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 115,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 114,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,355 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.83 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 6.84 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,734 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 92,136 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,210 miles

Both side rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.Both side front tyres worn close to limit.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,210 miles

Both side rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated.Both side front tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,279 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,969 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,868 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,749 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 52,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 133,606 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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LJ53 VDL is a 2011 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 116,984 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 LJ53 VDL, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Previa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ53 VDL is a 2011 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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