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AO55 SFZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,709 mi
Last recorded168,709 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 SFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 168,709 miles

play in roll bar bushes

slight play in steering arms

underside corroding

front pads

Pass 26 Jan 2024 163,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 160,127 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2023 160,023 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 155,918 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 155,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 152,263 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 152,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 149,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 142,552 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 134,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cut in outer edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,181 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,360 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,320 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,880 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,642 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroding

tyres are perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,705 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 SFZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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