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EU54 VJK

2005 Toyota Previa

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VJK
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2026 99,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 97,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,475 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel line rusty

Rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 93,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear fuel line rusty

Rear sills corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,404 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,445 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))

Pass 30 May 2019 78,068 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))

Pass 14 May 2018 67,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 62,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 62,812 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside and offside front tyres bald on inner edges and splitting on edges.215/60r16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and splitting on outer side wall

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 58,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer edge.215/60r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb dim (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb dim (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside and offside front tyres bald on inner edges and splitting on edges.215/60r16

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and splitting on outer side wall

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,067 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,797 miles

Rear suspension has extreme cracking to radius arm pivot bushes(marked with chalk)not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre has severe cracks(marked with chalk)to sidewalls not reaching mot fail criteria

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear suspension has extreme cracking to radius arm pivot bushes(marked with chalk)not resulting in excessive movement

nearside rear tyre has severe cracks(marked with chalk)to sidewalls not reaching mot fail criteria

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inner edge, close to cords being exposed

Fail 3 Jun 2013 44,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inner edge, close to cords being exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,630 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Brake light intensity appears to be incorrect

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,234 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 174,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,051 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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EU54 VJK is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU54 VJK, 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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EU54 VJK is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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