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BL53 UOF

2004 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,509 mi
Last recorded118,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UOF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre row seats movement in runners

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 118,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre row seats movement in runners

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2013 92,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

middle row seats movement in runners

osf seat movement in runners

Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

middle row seats movement in runners

osf seat movement in runners

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,448 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 70,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 60,650 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 50,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,338 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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BL53 UOF is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 UOF, 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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BL53 UOF is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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