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AO05 VKF

2005 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,232 mi
Last recorded129,232 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VKF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,232 miles

All seat not fitted at time of Mot test center row and back row

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has very little reserves travel

Fail 30 Oct 2025 129,232 miles

All seat not fitted at time of Mot test center row and back row

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has very little reserves travel

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle both side nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has very little reserves travel

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,509 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle both side bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 16 Nov 2023 112,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close too1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle both side bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,762 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear parking brakes has very little reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,129 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear parking brakes has very little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,391 miles

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

parking brakes has very little reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,441 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 77,404 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,218 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 25 Oct 2017 71,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,682 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,460 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 63,374 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 63,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,475 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 55,545 miles

Front Brake Disc worn but not seriously weakened

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear has cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear has cracking but not deep enough reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,545 miles

Front Brake Disc worn but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear has cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear has cracking but not deep enough reach the ply or cords

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,228 miles

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

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

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

washer fluid contaminated

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,999 miles

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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AO05 VKF is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AO05 VKF, 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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What year was AO05 VKF registered?

AO05 VKF is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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