2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota Previa MOT pass rate and common faults

654 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 654 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  8. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced3.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.4%
  2. Suspension17.7%
  3. Brakes15.6%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened28.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn25.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Previa?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2005 Toyota Previa cars passed their MOT first time, across 654 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Previa?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Previa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).