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CX05 WUB

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,700 mi
Last recorded168,700 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WUB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 168,700 miles

Both front headlamp lenses cloudy

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 157,558 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear axle bushes starting to come un-bonded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 146,100 miles

front shock bellows falling apart

Fail 27 Sep 2023 146,100 miles

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

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

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

front shock bellows falling apart

Pass 27 Sep 2022 135,485 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 135,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,701 miles

Central exhaust pipe rusting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror housing rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,797 miles

both front shock gaiters falling apart

passengers side rear tire wearing close to limits on outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,797 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

both front shock gaiters falling apart

passengers side rear tire wearing close to limits on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 97,896 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,273 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,304 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

items removed from view prior to test

Fail 30 Sep 2015 71,303 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,239 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly on outer wall

O/S mirror cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre cracking slightly on outer wall

O/S mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,649 miles

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,471 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,692 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not down to cords

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,973 miles

Drivers side door pillar has a modified bracket to hold seatbelt. This is DANGEROUS as it sticks out enough to touch drivers chest and can impede the safe operation of either the side airbag or seatbelt pre tensioner.

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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CX05 WUB is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other 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 CX05 WUB, 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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CX05 WUB is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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