2003 Toyota Previa · 2,375 MOT tests
2003 Toyota Previa reliability
2003 Toyota Previas fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Previa years (2,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Previas: 44%)
- 46.1%
- 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 19
- 141,183
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: about average for its age (level)
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (113% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Previa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.8%
- Suspension15.6%
- Brakes15.2%
- Body, chassis and structure12.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Tyres7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.95%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.64%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.93%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.29%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Coil spring showing some corrosion (27.79%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (20.17%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.05%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (12.93%)
Is a 2003 Toyota Previa reliable?
2003 Toyota Previas fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Previa years (2,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Previa MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.95% of tests), position lamp not working (6.82% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Toyota Previa have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Toyota Previa shows 141,183 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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