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DB55 DCB

2005 Toyota Previa

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,292 mi
Last recorded142,292 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 DCB
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 142,292 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 142,292 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack bush's worn out (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 126,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 126,247 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Nearside front wing damaged. Sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 114,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,971 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 90,026 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,057 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner a outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,057 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on inner a outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,345 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,319 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 35,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are devoid of tread on their outer edges. This area is not measured for MOT purposes.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,282 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 32,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,935 miles

off side front tyre wearing out side edge

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,600 miles

off side front tyre wearing out side edge

Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre wearing out side edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,937 miles

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

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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DB55 DCB is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DB55 DCB, 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 DB55 DCB registered?

DB55 DCB is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DB55 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB55 DCB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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