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FM53 WVX

2004 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 WVX
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 130,197 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 130,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light underbody corrosion

offside rear tyre cracked/perished 215/65r16

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,465 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not checked (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

light underbody corrosion

offside rear tyre cracked/perished 215/65r16

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs rusty and unevenly wearing out (3.5.1i)

Passenger side wiper blade smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2015 108,819 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs rusty and unevenly wearing out (3.5.1i)

Passenger side wiper blade smearing

Fail 9 Nov 2015 108,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 104,293 miles

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

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

fuel tank has damage but not leaking

rear axel bushes o/s and n/s perished

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 2 Dec 2013 104,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front number plate has slight damage

fuel tank has damage but not leaking

rear axel bushes o/s and n/s perished

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,382 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 98,582 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 98,442 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,346 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front registration plate cracked

parking brake lever needs adjusting for over travel

Fail 31 Aug 2011 96,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front registration plate cracked

parking brake lever needs adjusting for over travel

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,341 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

fr anti rollbar link dust rubbers parished

fr no plate slight damage

hand brake travel slightly high

n/s/r body and light damage

Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,072 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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FM53 WVX is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Previa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 102,886 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 FM53 WVX, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Previa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FM53 WVX is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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