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DG05 WSN

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,819 mi
Last recorded221,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WSN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 221,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 215,054 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear car under side very rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2023 215,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear car under side very rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2022

under trays fitted

underside very rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2022

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

underside very rusty

Pass 25 May 2021 197,797 miles

car underside very rusty

Fail 24 May 2021 197,792 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

car underside very rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2020 189,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 179,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 170,050 miles

both headlights deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 170,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 161,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

underside chassis is corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 161,532 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

underside chassis is corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 151,644 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 137,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 137,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 117,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 104,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 89,256 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 89,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,991 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,507 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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DG05 WSN is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,600cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG05 WSN, 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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DG05 WSN is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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