MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis/subframes corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays and sill covers fitted
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush both sides
covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed
front disc pitted and rear disc pitted
front spring and rear spring rusted
under tray fitted to the car . covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear underside signs of corrosion
sway bar corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f brake pads close to limit
n/s/r brake pads close to limit
o/s/r brake disk corroded/pitted
o/s/r brake pads close to limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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CW05 GAU 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 70.8%.
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 CW05 GAU, 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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CW05 GAU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 July 2005.
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