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CV05 LYJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,216 mi
Last recorded148,216 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 LYJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,216 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2019 148,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2019 142,131 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin (on limit)

Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 135,126 miles

Front All position lamps not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,329 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 124,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,127 miles

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,126 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,126 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,450 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 5 Jul 2016 92,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,669 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,934 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 68,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,311 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,924 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 LYJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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