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AO05 ZZJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,836 mi
Last recorded121,836 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 121,836 miles

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

Front and rear suspension has under seal applied

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 100,171 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear & Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 100,171 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Position lamp not working N/S/F & O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear & Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 81,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,860 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 58,182 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 58,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,716 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 42,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 38,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,553 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,074 miles

Tyre damaged on wall n/s/f

Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,074 miles

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

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

Tyre damaged on wall n/s/f

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,403 miles

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

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

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 ZZJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZZJ, 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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What year was AO05 ZZJ registered?

AO05 ZZJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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