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AU55 LGE

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,917 mi
Last recorded161,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 161,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear underbody parts are corroded but not excessively

Pass 2 Jan 2025 155,336 miles

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

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

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

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

rear underbody parts are corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Dec 2023 147,351 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear underbody parts are corroded but not excessively

Fail 28 Dec 2023 147,351 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear underbody parts are corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Dec 2022 140,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension parts are corroded but not excessively

Fail 28 Dec 2022 140,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension parts are corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Dec 2021 135,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 127,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 127,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,574 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

n.s. outer sill slight damaged

rear exhaust rusty

weak park brake

Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,574 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

fuel filler pipe corroded

n.s. outer sill slight damaged

rear exhaust rusty

weak park brake

Pass 30 Mar 2018 101,022 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 101,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,798 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs are lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,333 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 65,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,085 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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AU55 LGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AU55 LGE, 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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AU55 LGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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