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AJ54 XZF

2005 Toyota Prius

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,243 mi
Last recorded199,243 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XZF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 199,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all underbody has surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2025 190,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 177,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 155,083 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear one ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 155,083 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear one ()

Fail 18 Mar 2023 155,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps pattern are weak

Fail 1 Apr 2022 141,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamps pattern are weak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 130,012 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (road spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Washer bottle cap missing.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 130,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (road spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,346 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 127,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 122,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between boxes (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 122,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between boxes (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 117,573 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 117,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 112,296 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,268 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 80,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 80,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,020 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,092 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 45,981 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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AJ54 XZF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ54 XZF, 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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AJ54 XZF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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