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AF56 GXJ

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,652 mi
Last recorded189,652 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GXJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 189,652 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 177,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 165,006 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 153,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 144,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 144,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,578 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 129,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 117,789 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,881 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,118 miles

windsecreen has crack on outside zone a

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,234 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 GXJ is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AF56 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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