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AJ56 JWW

2006 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

173,507 mi
Last recorded173,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JWW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 173,507 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 173,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 141,212 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 115,566 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 115,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 229,969 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 229,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 223,005 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 223,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 211,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 191,904 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 191,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 175,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 175,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush deteriorated, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 151,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,325 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,133 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,604 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 66,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,028 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,119 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,463 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ56 JWW is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,496cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AJ56 JWW, 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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AJ56 JWW is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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