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DG55 FKX

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,015 mi
Last recorded180,015 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FKX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 180,015 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 161,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 159,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 158,186 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 158,186 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 154,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 148,245 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 140,364 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 140,364 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,996 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 132,985 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has cracks on outside wall

Fail 27 Aug 2015 102,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has cracks on outside wall

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,357 miles

o.s.r./ n.s.r seats both have child seates in then unable to test seat belts

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,025 miles

Wiper blades torn, but still clearing screen

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,747 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,104 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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DG55 FKX is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG55 FKX, 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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DG55 FKX is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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