2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Toyota Previa MOT pass rate and common faults

427 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 427 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  10. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Body & chassis22.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks22.2%
  4. Suspension19.9%
  5. Brakes18.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  7. Tyres4.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened31.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn23.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Toyota Previa?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2002 Toyota Previa cars passed their MOT first time, across 427 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Previa?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Toyota Previa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).