2002 Toyota Previa · 1,763 MOT tests
2002 Toyota Previa reliability
2002 Toyota Previas fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Previa years (1,763 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Previas: 44%)
- 45.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Previas: 44%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 140,321
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,763
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: about average for its age (level)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.5% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Toyota Previa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.3%
- Suspension15.3%
- Body, chassis and structure14.1%
- Brakes12.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Tyres7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.41%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.88%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp lens covered, reducing light 4.08%
A coating on the lens cuts light output or changes its colour, so the headlamp must be cleaned or replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.4%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (25.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.41%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.59%)
Is a 2002 Toyota Previa reliable?
2002 Toyota Previas fail 45.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Previa years (1,763 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Toyota Previa MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.66% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.41% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Toyota Previa have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Toyota Previa shows 140,321 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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