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AF54 MGE

2005 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

180,658 mi
Last recorded180,658 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 180,658 miles

Rear Both side lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 179,274 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 170,721 miles

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

Rear BOTH LIGHT UNITS DAMAGED

Pass 22 Dec 2022 161,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,327 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 144,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,653 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 130,277 miles

Headlamps cloudy, just met aim requirements.

OSR light cluster damaged, not affecting operation at the moment.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 130,277 miles

Headlamps cloudy, just met aim requirements.

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

OSR light cluster damaged, not affecting operation at the moment.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,862 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,309 miles

Nearside front tyre worn more on edges.

Slight damage to offside rear light.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,261 miles

Offside Rear lamp broken but not preventing danger to others

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,982 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,144 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,631 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre low on edge

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,631 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre low on edge

off side rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,395 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,414 miles

off side front tyre has a cut on the outer edge

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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AF54 MGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AF54 MGE, 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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AF54 MGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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