2003 Toyota Previa MOT pass rate: 63.0% (1,887 tests)
Is the 2003 Previa getting worse?
Pass rate of 2003-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.6% -0.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.9% -2.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.3% -2.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2003 Previa
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 832 | 27.5% |
| 2 | Suspension | 537 | 17.8% |
| 3 | Brakes | 469 | 15.5% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 364 | 12.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 295 | 9.8% |
| 6 | Tyres | 179 | 5.9% |
All Previa years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (this page) | 1,887 | 63.0% | -2.1 pts | 141,991 |
| 2004 | 2,181 | 64.4% | +0.0 pts | 140,740 |
| 2005 | 1,968 | 67.5% | +3.0 pts | 137,508 |
| 2006 | 1,546 | 66.6% | +2.2 pts | 138,210 |
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FAQs
Is a 2003 Toyota Previa reliable?
2003-registered examples passed 63.0% of their MOT tests (1,887 tests, 2023–2025), -2.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 23 years old with a median 141,991 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2003 Previa?
The median tested example shows 141,991 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.