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A7 SFC

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,306 mi
Last recorded55,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SFC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a)

Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,290 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both nearside & offside bushes delaminating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,853 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 31,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 23,446 miles

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

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

engine oil over filled

Fail 22 Jun 2019 23,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil over filled

Pass 19 Jun 2018 17,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 16,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,367 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 15,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,437 miles

Hybrid Vehicle, no emissions test required

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,410 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 4,757 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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A7 SFC is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 97,257 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 A7 SFC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 SFC registered?

A7 SFC is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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