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AO55 FEF

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

258,813 mi
Last recorded258,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FEF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 258,813 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 255,294 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 249,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear under body covered with sealant

under body surface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2021 233,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 231,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 231,412 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 207,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 170,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,534 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,033 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 134,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread & wearing close to legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,700 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 122,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insucure

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

All four tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Nearside front & offside rear tyres slightly cut on tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,084 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,070 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 700,060 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 69,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,134 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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AO55 FEF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AO55 FEF, 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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AO55 FEF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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