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AU55 RAS

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

273,728 mi
Last recorded273,728 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RAS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 273,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 273,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens bad (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens bad (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 262,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 251,746 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 251,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 231,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 231,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 214,366 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 214,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 199,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 167,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 154,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 143,798 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 125,234 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 125,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 113,610 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 113,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,015 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 93,859 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,193 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 RAS is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RAS, 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 RAS is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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