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CN05 LGG

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 LGG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 299,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 288,197 miles

BOTH FRONT TIE RODS MINOR PLAY

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 259,323 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 230,623 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 201,263 miles

rear under the vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 201,263 miles

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

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

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

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

rear under the vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2019 194,299 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 194,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 191,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 188,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 181,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 167,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 159,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 158,451 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 136,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 123,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 88,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 84,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,163 miles

Corrosion on rear torsion bar

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

Pass 24 May 2010 68,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 59,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,316 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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CN05 LGG is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CN05 LGG, 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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CN05 LGG is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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