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AF05 TGE

2005 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

212,653 mi
Last recorded212,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 212,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 201,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 193,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 180,743 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake reserve Travel slightly poor

nearside rear brake slight brake bind present

Pass 13 Oct 2021 173,649 miles

Both front lower wishbone corroded

Both front shock absorber corroded and coil spring

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 173,649 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front lower wishbone corroded

Both front shock absorber corroded and coil spring

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

Offside Front Tyre outer edge/groove wearing

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2020 171,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2019 170,985 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2019 170,985 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 170,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 170,082 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 158,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,239 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,491 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 135,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 121,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 111,726 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,146 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,900 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,909 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2009 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,957 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,495 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 TGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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