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A8 GXD

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,689 mi
Last recorded150,689 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GXD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 150,689 miles

All under vehicle corrosion surface rust

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 150,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under vehicle corrosion surface rust

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 147,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,514 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 146,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,479 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

EM lamp illuminate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 141,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 137,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 135,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 129,299 miles

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

management light staying on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 114,976 miles

rear registration plate deteriortating

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,741 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs start to rust on braking surfaces.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,464 miles

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

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

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

both registration plates deteriorating

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 85% worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,928 miles

1/. Front brake discs slightly lipped- monitor and suggest measure in conjunction with manufacturers recommendation at next service.

2/. Front brake discs worn to 3-4mm. Monitor and consider replacement at next service if necessary.

3/. Reserve travel of park brake only just sufficient- consider adjustment at next service- or sooner if park brake becomes less efficient.

4/. Park brake- whilst rear nearside wheel 'locks' at full application, rear offside does not. This links with item 3 above.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,841 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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A8 GXD is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A8 GXD, 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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A8 GXD is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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