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DE05 MHK

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,558 mi
Last recorded123,558 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 MHK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 123,558 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 118,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 104,547 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,669 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,652 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,663 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 77,991 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 70,611 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 70,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 63,655 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2012 63,655 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 56,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Apr 2009 42,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,562 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 MHK is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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