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AP54 LYX

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,946 mi
Last recorded187,946 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LYX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 187,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 171,245 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r axle mount to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 171,245 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f & o/s/f inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r axle mount to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 148,277 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,750 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 139,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 30 Apr 2020 136,399 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Fail 24 Apr 2020 136,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,294 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Fail 23 Apr 2019 132,294 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 18 Apr 2018 128,957 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,713 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,713 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,921 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 119,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,751 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 33,948 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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AP54 LYX is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 LYX, 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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What year was AP54 LYX registered?

AP54 LYX is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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