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DE05 ZNJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,563 mi
Last recorded234,563 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ZNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 234,563 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 234,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 213,426 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 213,426 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 184,447 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 163,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 119,098 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 88,416 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 ZNJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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