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EF54 FYM

2005 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,182 mi
Last recorded147,182 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FYM
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 147,182 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 134,385 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 134,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 127,856 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,720 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

rear seats removed

rear suspension mounts condition

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,296 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

slight rust rear brake pipes ends

Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,862 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 116,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around bracket by catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside handbrake cable outer casing damaged rubbing on axle

Pass 1 Feb 2020 111,388 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 111,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,534 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,602 miles

Offside front wiper blade split but still cleans screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

small crack / blow from centre section of exhaust

unable to full check all seat due to Child seats in rear seats

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,701 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,952 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,952 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,496 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,672 miles

exhaust back box rubber is split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,741 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on both edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,756 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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EF54 FYM is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF54 FYM, 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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EF54 FYM is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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