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AF05 SZR

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,780 miles

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

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

Front lower suspension arms corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded.

Unable to inspect sills due to covers.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,779 miles

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,393 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,391 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 105,324 miles

Both front springs corroded.

Front suspension arms/subframe starting to corrode.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 23 May 2019 101,237 miles

Underbody corroding.

Pass 11 May 2018 96,936 miles

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Underbody/sills corroded.

Pass 11 May 2017 92,694 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 6 May 2016 88,573 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 29 May 2015 84,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 79,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,102 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 21 May 2013 75,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

n/s/f wiper blade smearing

n/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 70,708 miles

Front brake imbalance, borderline pass recommend further investigation.

Pass 20 May 2011 66,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2010 59,255 miles

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2009 47,625 miles

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 20 May 2009 47,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 28 May 2008 36,857 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 SZR is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SZR, 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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AF05 SZR is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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