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DA54 VCV

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

240,636 mi
Last recorded240,636 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 240,636 miles

Nearside steering rack has slight lift

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

headlights need cleaned

sweat around radiator area , hose clip slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 240,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering rack has slight lift

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

headlights need cleaned

sweat around radiator area , hose clip slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 232,491 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 232,491 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 226,099 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 217,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 210,315 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 202,231 miles
Fail 19 May 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level excessively low

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2020 196,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 196,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 190,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 190,253 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 181,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 174,967 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 174,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 168,295 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 168,186 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear

Pass 19 Jun 2015 161,056 miles

o/s/f disc slight warpage

Pass 24 Jun 2014 154,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 148,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 134,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,913 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,930 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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DA54 VCV is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DA54 VCV, 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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DA54 VCV is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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