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AU05 SFO

2005 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,009 mi
Last recorded229,009 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SFO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 229,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 207,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 187,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 165,447 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 165,424 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 163,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seatbelt slightly defective no effect to operation or integrity of seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underside/suspension components.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 150,902 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear fixing point (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear fixing point (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

general corrosion building on underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2020 148,175 miles

Both front shock covers deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General rear under body corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear torsion bar corroded

Under trays limit inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2019 140,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring top insulator split

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by joint with rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front coil spring top insulator split

Offside Front fog lamp inop

both front tyres are lower speed rating than OE fitment

Pass 5 Jun 2018 133,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight weap

Fail 4 Jun 2018 133,140 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight weap

Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 115,594 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front outer cv joints have slight noise on full lock

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,333 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 75,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,010 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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AU05 SFO is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU05 SFO, 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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AU05 SFO is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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