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FP04 VDF

2004 Toyota Previa

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VDF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,365 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear both side lamp lens cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2026 96,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear both side lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,065 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,062 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,850 miles

oil leak present but no drip

rear coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 90,797 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak present but no drip

rear coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear lamp reflector slightly damage

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper edge damaged/insecure but unlikely to be detached

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 84,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper edge damaged/insecure but unlikely to be detached

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,047 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2021 82,047 miles

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

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,741 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 79,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,109 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 76,109 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 64,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 57,310 miles

centre stop not working

Fail 19 May 2012 57,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop not working

Fail 17 May 2011 49,948 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,948 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 May 2010 42,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 34,279 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 24 May 2008 27,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 17,952 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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FP04 VDF is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FP04 VDF, 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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FP04 VDF is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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