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AX55 BZA

2006 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

212,267 mi
Last recorded212,267 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BZA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 212,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 207,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 207,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 196,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 196,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 184,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 184,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 174,414 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 174,414 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 164,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 164,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 151,791 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 140,437 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 140,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 131,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 123,089 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 123,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,908 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,122 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 8,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 8,069 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 58,957 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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AX55 BZA is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 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 AX55 BZA, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX55 BZA is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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