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BF54 DTU

2004 Toyota Previa

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,121 mi
Last recorded144,121 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Previa102,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrevia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,121 miles

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

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 sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Door handle damaged - Working but requires attention

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (Trailing arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door damaged and handle poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 136,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door damaged and handle poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,781 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Door handle assembly getting poor.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and very low on pressure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Strong fuel smell and staining around fuel filler neck area.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 128,781 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Door handle assembly getting poor.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and very low on pressure

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Strong fuel smell and staining around fuel filler neck area.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 119,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

some damage to nearside rear door and wing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

some damage to nearside rear door and wing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,762 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle mount bush deteriorated both sides

Fail 14 Apr 2014 95,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear axle mount bush deteriorated both sides

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,649 miles

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

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

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,852 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 51,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,106 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,553 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BF54 DTU is a 2004 Toyota Previa in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BF54 DTU, 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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BF54 DTU is a 2004 Toyota Previa, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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