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CV05 FFW

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 FFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 299,999 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 299,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 299,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge warn out.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 300,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 297,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 251,063 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 231,097 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 214,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 214,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 203,923 miles

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

both front tyrs wearing on inner and outer treads and are on 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2012 203,923 miles

both front tyrs wearing on inner and outer treads and are on 3mm

Pass 26 May 2011 187,759 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 185,906 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 185,822 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 170,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 146,758 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 138,019 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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CV05 FFW is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CV05 FFW, 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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CV05 FFW is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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