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EJ55 HLZ

2005 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,043 mi
Last recorded218,043 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HLZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 218,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle underside covered in sealant

Pass 28 Sep 2024 214,215 miles

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

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

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Sep 2024 214,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2023 211,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

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

Rear Inner both axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2023 211,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

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

Rear Inner both axle bushes slightly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 207,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 207,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 196,354 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,286 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,740 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 149,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 147,569 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 144,180 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 144,127 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,178 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 121,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 106,144 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,144 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 81,286 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,100 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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EJ55 HLZ is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ55 HLZ, 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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EJ55 HLZ is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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