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DE05 DPU

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

195,757 mi
Last recorded195,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 DPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 195,757 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear both sides including sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Light slightly defective

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 178,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side plus both inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 162,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 141,374 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,350 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,352 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame and suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine mil lamp illuminated then rectified itself

engine smokes

Pass 27 Aug 2019 117,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,104 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,150 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall but not deep enough to cord

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 104,150 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Front cut in sidewall but not deep enough to cord

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,706 miles

front number plate damaged but still able to read it

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,706 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged but still able to read it

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,123 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,014 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,169 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,192 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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DE05 DPU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 DE05 DPU, 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 DPU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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