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AO55 YFW

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 299,999 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 299,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joints both side

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 297,066 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hybrid, no emissions

Pass 22 Jul 2021 292,044 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 292,034 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2020 265,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 213,915 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 154,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 140,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 136,169 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 124,389 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 124,389 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 113,324 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 113,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 110,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,861 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 YFW is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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