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AF55 DFN

2005 Toyota Previa

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,079 mi
Last recorded160,079 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DFN
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 160,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside front windscreen cracked but not affecting the driver view

o/s/f incorrect anti roll bar link fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 159,947 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside front windscreen cracked but not affecting the driver view

Pass 10 Sep 2013 139,581 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,784 miles

metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boots starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear quarter panel and nearside side door slight damage and starting to rust

offside rear light lens cracked/ repaired

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight play in steering rack

steering rack area damp- no leak

suspension, steering, front hubs, chassis, floors, front subframe and rear axle starting to rust

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front prop bushes worn

Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,903 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front prop bushes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 113,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,855 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 100,824 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 87,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 87,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 72,992 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Fail 5 Oct 2006 72,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

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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AF55 DFN is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 AF55 DFN, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF55 DFN is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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