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AO55 GXJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

267,245 mi
Last recorded267,245 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 267,245 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 267,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 245,301 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 245,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 222,242 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 206,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 197,953 miles

advised emmions not test electric

advised os ns rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 186,430 miles

advised nsr brake pipes slight corrosion

advised nsr tyre worn edges

advised sill cover fitted obsuring view

advised slight play os ns inner rack end

asdvised osr tyre worn edges

Pass 14 Sep 2017 173,369 miles

advised front number plate

advised osr brake pipe slight corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 173,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advised front number plate

advised osr brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 164,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 154,237 miles

EML lamp on dash.

Rear brake disc's corroded pitted poor condition.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,887 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn edges

osf tyre worn badly both edges no cord showing at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2013 131,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,345 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,345 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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AO55 GXJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO55 GXJ, 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 GXJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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