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DA05 JVV

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

187,292 mi
Last recorded187,292 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 JVV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 187,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 137,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 123,103 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 123,103 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 119,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear, o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front both and n/s rear shocker - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 119,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% rear (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear, o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front both and n/s rear shocker - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 117,267 miles

rear axle is corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s front, o/s front, n/s rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 117,267 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s front, o/s front, n/s rear shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 133,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 110,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 83,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2>3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2>3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 62,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 56,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 18,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 18,798 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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DA05 JVV is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA05 JVV, 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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DA05 JVV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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