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LXI 238

2005 Toyota Previa

Red Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Previa100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 238
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 107,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 107,865 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,611 miles

(Underside of vehicle has light corrosion)

Coil spring corroded (All coil springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH FRONT ARMS) Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH REAR) trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,397 miles

(Underside of vehicle has light corrosion)

Coil spring corroded (All coil springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both front arms) (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 94,397 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (After C.A.T) (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(Underside of vehicle has light corrosion)

Coil spring corroded (All coil springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both front arms) (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 85,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,511 miles

rear suspension corroded

steering rack mounts

Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 63,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,983 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 55,983 miles

Stop lamp not working all - possible blown bulbs or switch (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,441 miles

rear axle bushes in poor condition spliting and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,642 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,729 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

seat belts on rear seats ont fully checked due to seats being removed

travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,733 miles

2 rear seat belts not fully checked due to seats being removed

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front wiper blades deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,003 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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LXI 238 is a 2005 Toyota Previa in Red with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LXI 238, 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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LXI 238 is a 2005 Toyota Previa, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LXI 238 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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