1996 Toyota Prado Prado TZ 3.0L Diesel · MB04 KWF
1996 Toyota Prado Prado TZ (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 280,458 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRADO PRADO TZ
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 280,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB04 KWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 280,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB04 KWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Prado Prado Tz (MB04 KWF) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MB04 KWF Mileage History
- 30/06/2023256,091 mi
- 19/07/2023256,091 mi
- 12/09/2024267,623 mi+11,532 mi
- 23/09/2024267,693 mi+70 mi
- 29/09/2025280,458 mi+12,765 mi
Average of roughly 10,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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