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DF54 AOT

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,494 mi
Last recorded159,494 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 AOT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 159,494 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 159,491 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive travel on pedal, decelerometer test on this vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 148,023 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 148,023 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 134,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 134,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 121,710 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to underbody and suspension componets

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 93,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 93,357 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,414 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front ytres worn on rdges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,589 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,589 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,576 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,473 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 67,736 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 38,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,530 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DF54 AOT is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DF54 AOT, 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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DF54 AOT is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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