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AO04 VEW

2004 Toyota Previa

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,477 mi
Last recorded202,477 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VEW
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 202,477 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot secured with cable tie

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot secured with cable tie both sides

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm bush worn both sides

general under body corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 182,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2017 182,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 157,004 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s&o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

parking and service brake need adjustment

rear both sides axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 143,107 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 135,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 123,450 miles

Engine management light on dashboard illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 123,450 miles

Engine management light on dashboard illuminated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 110,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 97,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 83,787 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 83,787 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 68,083 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 68,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 51,166 miles

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

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

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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AO04 VEW is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO04 VEW, 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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AO04 VEW is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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