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EY05 XGU

2005 Toyota Previa

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,742 mi
Last recorded142,742 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 XGU
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not significantly

Fail 13 Feb 2025 142,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not significantly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides o/s & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 139,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides o/s & n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 134,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s/r inner sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides o/s & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,235 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,014 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,471 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,525 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,565 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,664 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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EY05 XGU is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EY05 XGU, 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 EY05 XGU registered?

EY05 XGU is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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