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AJ05 LGZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,244 mi
Last recorded174,244 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 174,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 174,240 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 167,615 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 167,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 162,069 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges - 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 151,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside and offside rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2019 143,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 143,183 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,658 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,121 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,077 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc lightly discoloured

offside rear brake slightly rubbing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,042 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly .

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,113 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,929 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LGZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ05 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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