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DE05 AVU

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,787 mi
Last recorded191,787 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2024 191,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Near the Joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 182,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 159,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 139,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 115,568 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 111,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,220 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,200 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,600 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,025 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,876 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,356 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE05 AVU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE05 AVU, 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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DE05 AVU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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