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AF05 SPZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Fuel cells 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeFuel cells
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 299,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 299,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 172,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 167,688 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 105,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 94,958 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 84,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,075 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inside edge of tread.

O/S/R tyre deteriorating, worn out in a nontestable area. Further wear may make it illegal.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,075 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inside edge of tread.

O/S/R tyre deteriorating, worn out in a nontestable area. Further wear may make it illegal.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,885 miles

nsf wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,541 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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AF05 SPZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc fuel cells engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF05 SPZ, 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 AF05 SPZ registered?

AF05 SPZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 SPZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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