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AO05 VFG

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,016 mi
Last recorded142,016 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 142,016 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both...to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

eml warning light on

Pass 31 May 2017 136,925 miles

management light on.

exhaust corroded.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front head lights faded

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 136,925 miles

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front head lights faded

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

management light on.

Pass 27 May 2016 125,125 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2016 125,125 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 112,857 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,509 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 84,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted partually obscuring sills

Fail 9 May 2013 84,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted partually obscuring sills

Pass 15 May 2012 71,976 miles

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

Off side washers very poor

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

Pass 24 May 2011 56,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 15,037 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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AO05 VFG is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO05 VFG, 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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AO05 VFG is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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