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BD55 DGV

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,900 mi
Last recorded154,900 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DGV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2024 154,900 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 154,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 147,255 miles

Front Inner both inner track rod end , having play not saver

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 135,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 135,743 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides perishing to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,305 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,751 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,556 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,029 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 66,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,114 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,564 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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BD55 DGV is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD55 DGV, 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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BD55 DGV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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