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AV55 FYN

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,832 mi
Last recorded164,832 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 FYN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 164,832 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 15 Nov 2018 164,819 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust pipe corroded

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 159,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 150,762 miles

Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both front and rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre outside tyre wall perished

Offside front tyre has slightly worn outer edge

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear lower suspension arms front mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower suspension arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear areas (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 150,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front and rear brake hoses has corrosion to the ferrules

Both front and rear shock absorbers has corrosion to the casing

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside rear tyre outside tyre wall perished

Offside front tyre has slightly worn outer edge

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear lower suspension arms front mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower suspension arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 139,892 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2014 134,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2013 128,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,614 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 99,614 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2009 66,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 54,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV55 FYN is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV55 FYN, 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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AV55 FYN is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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