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BD54 NZE

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,593 mi
Last recorded135,593 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NZE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,593 miles

both front headlights slightly hazed

Fail 30 Sep 2025 135,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front headlights slightly hazed

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 125,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps faded

Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Suspension arm bushes worn/Arms also corroded

Underbody corroded in places, sill inspection slightly restricted by body kit

Various Coil Springs/Shock absorbers corroded

Various Tyres wearing on the edges

Windscreen has minor chip

Fail 30 Sep 2023 125,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps faded

Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Suspension arm bushes worn/Arms also corroded

Underbody corroded in places, sill inspection slightly restricted by body kit

Various Coil Springs/Shock absorbers corroded

Various Tyres wearing on the edges

Windscreen has minor chip

Pass 19 Sep 2022 112,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front headlights hazed

Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,282 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body corroded in places

various shock-absorber casing corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2021 109,282 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under body corroded in places

various shock-absorber casing corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,795 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 92,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 77,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,753 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,721 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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BD54 NZE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric 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 BD54 NZE, 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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BD54 NZE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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