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AR05 DNV

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,019 mi
Last recorded197,019 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DNV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 197,019 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 194,016 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 189,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 179,998 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 169,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 157,394 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 141,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 141,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 123,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,522 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,761 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing lower towards its outer edge.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,006 miles

Both headlamp aims on upper limits

Front brakes fall at 15% difference

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,013 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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AR05 DNV is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AR05 DNV, 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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AR05 DNV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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