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A5 GFM

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

348,228 mi
Last recorded348,228 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GFM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 348,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 327,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2024 313,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 302,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 280,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 272,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 261,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 261,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 252,188 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 239,543 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 239,543 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 238,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust poor at rear

Pass 20 Jan 2020 234,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 216,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 197,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 175,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,455 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear brake disc corroded brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,510 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres worn to 3- 4 mm

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,001 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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A5 GFM is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 GFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 GFM is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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