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AX54 NBF

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

299,287 mi
Last recorded299,287 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NBF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 299,287 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 8 Mar 2024 299,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 14 Sep 2023 284,457 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 284,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 241,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 241,888 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 200,491 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

fuel tank heat shield insecure

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 3 Sep 2021 200,478 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

fuel tank heat shield insecure

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,378 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 4 Sep 2020 171,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat cover (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 158,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 157,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r, o/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded connecting to brake flexy hoses

undersealed underneath body and on mechanical components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 154,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 152,121 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 145,761 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 138,394 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 130,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 122,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,777 miles

n/s wiper blade split on one end

part of washer jet not working

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,340 miles

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

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 8 Dec 2009 72,340 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,178 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,425 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

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 NBF 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 AX54 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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