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AV05 YCS

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

158,234 mi
Last recorded158,234 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YCS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,234 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and rear chassis are corroding both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and sticker ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 155,776 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and rear chassis are corroding both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the ends of both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 155,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and rear chassis are corroding both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the ends of both rear brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 153,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 134,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 132,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 131,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,883 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 130,883 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 127,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f sun visor has got not tension and keeps dropping obstructing the view of the road

Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,393 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,559 miles

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

rear discs corroded slightly on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,480 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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AV05 YCS is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AV05 YCS, 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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AV05 YCS is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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