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AE54 ZPO

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,623 mi
Last recorded169,623 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZPO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 169,623 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 169,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,620 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 139,620 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 116,818 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 109,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,122 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,120 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,585 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,433 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 84,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 84,694 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,710 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 79,678 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,063 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,684 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,052 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,193 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,284 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AE54 ZPO is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE54 ZPO, 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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AE54 ZPO is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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