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W523 XEX

2000 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,007 mi
Last recorded213,007 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Previa110,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 XEX
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 213,007 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement SEVERELY CORRODED (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR SILLS. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components & under body corroded.

Nearside handbrake effort low.

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

Spare tyre worn.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 209,624 miles

Both outer sills at rear corroded.

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Rear axle, springs & general underbody severely corroded.

Fail 20 Dec 2019 209,624 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SILLS AT REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NO EFFORT BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Rear axle, springs & general underbody severely corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2018 204,383 miles

Nearside Front 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 204,383 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 Mounts not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 199,504 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 199,504 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Unable to check due to brakes stuck on (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 194,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 190,297 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 190,297 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 183,679 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 183,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 176,548 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 176,548 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 168,159 miles

both front and rear brake disc's worn

front tyres wearing uneven

middle exhaust pipe has a slight leak of gases

Pass 19 Dec 2011 162,360 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 16 Dec 2011 162,360 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front inner brake pads look low?

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 1 Nov 2010 154,988 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 154,439 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 138,061 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 127,673 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 127,672 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 105,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 79,401 miles

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

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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W523 XEX is a 2000 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 110,178 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 W523 XEX, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W523 XEX is a 2000 Toyota Previa, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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