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AO55 JOH

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,049 mi
Last recorded180,049 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JOH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 180,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2024 177,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 177,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 168,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 168,309 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 159,359 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion throughout

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 159,354 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides front (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion throughout

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 148,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion throughout

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 148,365 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion throughout

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,360 miles

Both sides headlights lenses and images poor

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,171 miles

Headlight lenses poor

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,126 miles

Headlight lenses poor

Wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Sep 2017 111,102 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Headlight lenses poor

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,773 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin,discs corroded

headlight lenses poor

Fail 28 Sep 2015 84,770 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin,discs corroded

headlight lenses poor

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,166 miles

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

Rear exhaust section and centre section corroded,rear section weak and blowing advise replacing soon.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,948 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 27,954 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,954 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,571 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 JOH is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOH, 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 JOH is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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