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AO55 JRU

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,417 mi
Last recorded248,417 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JRU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 248,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 223,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 223,420 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint castle nut missing locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 191,530 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 183,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

rusty under vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2017 183,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rusty under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 164,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 149,320 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 149,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 131,796 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,069 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,073 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 46,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,617 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 JRU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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