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DC05 GWX

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

289,541 mi
Last recorded289,541 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 GWX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2023 289,541 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2023 289,541 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 256,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 220,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 193,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 121,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2017 85,573 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,080 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 53,080 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 45,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 37,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,040 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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DC05 GWX is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DC05 GWX, 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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What year was DC05 GWX registered?

DC05 GWX is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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