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BV05 VXB

2005 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,006 mi
Last recorded195,006 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 VXB
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 195,006 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 187,636 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 187,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 185,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily copper greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Extensive heavy surface corrosion underfloor

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 185,907 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily copper greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Extensive heavy surface corrosion underfloor

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 182,172 miles

All brake pipes at rear corroding and very heavily greased

All tyres wearing on edges

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes delaminating

Rear axle mounting bushes delaminating

Rear chassis heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 177,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 172,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 167,642 miles

brakes all round fluctuating but not excessively

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes greased at rear

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2015 167,642 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

brakes all round fluctuating but not excessively

different width tyres on front and rear axle

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes greased at rear

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2014 164,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 164,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 151,511 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 151,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,561 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 137,449 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 126,495 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi's

spare tyre worn exposing cords

Fail 15 Apr 2011 126,492 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi's

spare tyre worn exposing cords

Fail 26 Mar 2010 118,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 118,508 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 81,240 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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BV05 VXB is a 2005 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 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 BV05 VXB, 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 BV05 VXB registered?

BV05 VXB is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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