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AU05 VEB

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

227,816 mi
Last recorded227,816 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VEB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2024 227,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsc (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear light unit outer casing broken (no effect on output)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has hole on border of 30 cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 214,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear small hole in o/s rear under floor ( non prescribed area)

amber brake warning light on

outer casing of n/s rear light lens broken. not effecting output

Pass 11 Mar 2022 204,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated doth upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear light lens outer casing, part missing .no effect on emitted light

brake pad wear light on (amber)

Fail 11 Mar 2022 204,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated doth upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear light lens outer casing, part missing .no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

brake pad wear light on (amber)

Pass 18 Mar 2021 195,437 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses very foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear lens cluster damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fixing missing (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 195,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror lens damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses very foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear lens cluster damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fixing missing (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 187,233 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam levellers fitted and headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror unit loose but secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly cracked and outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers severely deteriorated

both front suspension bump stops severely deteriorated

drivers window inoperable

exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses

yellow brake warning light on dash

Fail 17 Feb 2020 187,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam levellers fitted and headlamps foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror unit loose but secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly cracked and outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers severely deteriorated

both front suspension bump stops severely deteriorated

drivers window inoperable

exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses

yellow brake warning light on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2019 178,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 178,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 166,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 156,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 144,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 136,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,702 miles

pad wear light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,250 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 124,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 108,021 miles

O/S wiper blade split ;

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,077 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 90,076 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,558 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,606 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 VEB is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU05 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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