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AX54 NAE

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

205,378 mi
Last recorded205,378 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 205,378 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 200,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 195,862 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 194,926 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 189,902 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 176,797 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 176,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 168,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 166,690 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 166,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 152,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,295 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 129,295 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 121,478 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 11 Feb 2015 112,901 miles

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,901 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn approx 75%

Pass 23 May 2014 104,960 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 104,953 miles

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

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

rear exhaust leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,339 miles

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

o/side h/light adjusted from too low

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,641 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 24 Feb 2011 68,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,139 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,326 miles

Front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate and stain

Slight damage to O/S/R seatbelt

Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,326 miles

Front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate and stain

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to O/S/R seatbelt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,118 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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AX54 NAE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX54 NAE, 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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AX54 NAE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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