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BX04 EWL

2004 Toyota Previa

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,948 mi
Last recorded117,948 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EWL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 117,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 113,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 109,461 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 105,634 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 105,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,435 miles

Both headlamps lenses heavily deteriorated; Light output reduced

Exhaust mountings perishing & weak

Front Brake pads starting to wear thin

Front Service brake efforts have fluctuation

Heavy oil deposits noted under engine

Noise noted from under vehicle when driving

Rear Shock absorbers weak

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps lenses heavily deteriorated; Light output reduced

Centre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Exhaust mountings perishing & weak

Front Brake pads starting to wear thin

Front Service brake efforts have fluctuation

Heavy oil deposits noted under engine

Noise noted from under vehicle when driving

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers weak

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,857 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged QUITE HEAVILY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,606 miles

Centre rear high level lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Front Wishbone arms bushes starting to perish, deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,748 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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)

Rear both tyre valves perished

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 86,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,047 miles

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

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

front lens hazy

fuel ventilation hose perishing

rear helper springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front lens hazy

fuel ventilation hose perishing

rear helper springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,398 miles

Handbrake travel long

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,011 miles

Front wishbone arms bushes perishing.

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REar shock absorbers mounting bushes perishing.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,348 miles

Front wishbone arms bushes starting to perish.

Handbrake cable(s) chaffing & corroding.

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,348 miles

Front wishbone arms bushes starting to perish.

Handbrake cable(s) chaffing & corroding.

Handbrake travel long.

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear 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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BX04 EWL is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX04 EWL, 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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BX04 EWL is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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