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DE05 MFA

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,333 mi
Last recorded162,333 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 162,333 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 162,329 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 154,798 miles

Brake discs rusty all

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

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

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

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

Suspension component rusty rear

Pass 22 May 2023 154,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 150,170 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 150,170 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 133,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,977 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,322 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,318 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 58,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,264 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 MFA is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MFA, 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 DE05 MFA registered?

DE05 MFA is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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