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CN55 ZHM

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 ZHM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 141,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis /floor covered with underseal

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear chassis/floor covered with underseal

Fail 8 Aug 2025 141,831 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis /floor covered with underseal

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear chassis/floor covered with underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2024 136,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 136,454 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 131,637 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 131,636 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 122,811 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 122,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 111,120 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,003 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 109,003 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,552 miles

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

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,076 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,135 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,285 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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CN55 ZHM is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 CN55 ZHM, 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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CN55 ZHM is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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