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AJ05 EKG

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

210,434 mi
Last recorded210,434 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EKG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 210,434 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 205,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 197,611 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 188,707 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 188,707 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 181,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 176,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 169,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 162,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 162,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 155,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 148,701 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 148,701 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,288 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,607 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Oct 2011 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 4 Nov 2010 100,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 100,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper N/S smearing O/S split but still giving an adequate view of the road

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 89,367 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 89,367 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,322 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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AJ05 EKG is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ05 EKG, 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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AJ05 EKG is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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