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AF55 KZG

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

289,563 mi
Last recorded289,563 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 KZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 289,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 289,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 286,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 289,997 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 260,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 204,684 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 185,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 137,337 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,800 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,523 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 72,523 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 623,258 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,757 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper b lad split but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,987 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,247 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,224 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 34,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,247 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AF55 KZG is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF55 KZG, 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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AF55 KZG is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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