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CU05 UFZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,858 mi
Last recorded183,858 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 183,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 181,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 178,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 175,152 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 171,928 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2019 171,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer wall perished

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 167,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 161,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread has a cut no codes exposed

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 153,348 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 153,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre inner and outter side wall damage

o/s/r outter seal damage

Fail 30 Mar 2015 143,233 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre inner and outter side wall damage

o/s/r outter seal damage

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 134,648 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,625 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,625 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2012 107,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 91,553 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,385 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,293 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,128 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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CU05 UFZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU05 UFZ, 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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CU05 UFZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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