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AF56 GWZ

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,042 mi
Last recorded155,042 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GWZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 155,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 146,092 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 139,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,469 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,824 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear unmder body

Pass 18 Aug 2020 130,966 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear under side

Fail 18 Aug 2020 130,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear under side

Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,820 miles

corrosion to rear under body

Fail 6 Aug 2019 37,145 miles

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

corrosion to rear under body

Fail 6 Aug 2019 127,820 miles

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

corrosion to rear under body

Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,521 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 123,521 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 116,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 116,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,023 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,788 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,576 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 44,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 18,808 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 6,141 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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AF56 GWZ is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 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 AF56 GWZ, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF56 GWZ is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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