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AF55 UPJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

228,922 mi
Last recorded228,922 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UPJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 228,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2020 220,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 220,940 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 162,640 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 162,640 miles

Position lamp not working both front and osr (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt missing from both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 127,749 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 127,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,687 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,239 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,084 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,805 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 69,805 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2011 62,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,076 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper split rear wiper split at ends

Fail 16 Aug 2010 51,076 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper split rear wiper split at ends

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,233 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,445 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UPJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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