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DF54 FRL

2005 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,258 mi
Last recorded152,258 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 152,258 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 152,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats removed. ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 150,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 149,360 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 149,359 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 147,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polished both front headlamp len's (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 142,118 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 139,425 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 130,965 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 130,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 125,557 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,491 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 103,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,812 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,219 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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DF54 FRL is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DF54 FRL, 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 DF54 FRL registered?

DF54 FRL is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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