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FV53 WGF

2004 Toyota Previa

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,451 mi
Last recorded150,451 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 150,451 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlights are faded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,003 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

Hand brake lever near max travel

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 138,608 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 129,174 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,174 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 110,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 110,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,390 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 88,727 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 78,414 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 75,470 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 62,711 miles

Front Number Plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre - inner edge on 2mm

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,711 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Number Plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre - inner edge on 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,078 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 12 Dec 2006 34,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,339 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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FV53 WGF is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV53 WGF, 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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FV53 WGF is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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