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AE54 FRC

2004 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

230,139 mi
Last recorded230,139 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 FRC
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 230,139 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 230,139 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly worn

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/R Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 206,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front engine mount worn

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 188,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 188,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 178,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both sides (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 178,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 141,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs rusty

handbrake cable mount broken

underside slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 141,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs rusty

handbrake cable mount broken

underside slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 112,143 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,239 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,929 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2011 74,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,756 miles

Nearside and offside rear swinging arm bushes starting to separate.

Offside rear pads getting low.

Rack mounting bushes getting spongy.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing very thin inner edges.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accident damage to n/s/r door

third row of seats removed

Fail 12 Nov 2007 40,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

accident damage to n/s/r door

third row of seats removed

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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AE54 FRC is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 102,886 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 AE54 FRC, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 FRC is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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