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AJ56 OWR

2006 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,943 mi
Last recorded164,943 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 OWR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 2 Apr 2025 164,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 16 Apr 2024 163,324 miles

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

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

various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 18 Apr 2023 159,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion building up underneath of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2023 159,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion building up underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2022 155,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 140,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 132,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 111,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 102,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust rusty all over ,and there is exhaust leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,084 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner sill rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,380 miles

Travel on park brake. Effort okay at test.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,179 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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AJ56 OWR is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ56 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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