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DE05 TXD

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

237,149 mi
Last recorded237,149 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TXD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 237,149 miles

Under body corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 231,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 226,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 220,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 208,091 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 208,091 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 185,413 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 185,413 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 170,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 154,929 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake discs excessivly pitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 154,929 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brake discs excessivly pitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 134,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 107,531 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,813 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,813 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 65,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TXD is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

DE05 TXD is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 TXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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