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DE55 EJL

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EJL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 149,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 140,475 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 140,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 132,935 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 125,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 108,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,536 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 94,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,347 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 73,324 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,578 miles

all tyres cracking up on side walls

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,646 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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DE55 EJL is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DE55 EJL, 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 DE55 EJL registered?

DE55 EJL is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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