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DG55 VOP

2005 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,420 mi
Last recorded150,420 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VOP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 150,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 150,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 150,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,976 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 138,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer light unit lens is damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer light unit lens is damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer light unit lens is damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens misty (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens misty (1.7.5a)

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,617 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,598 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,598 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,869 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,461 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,147 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,147 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,810 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,396 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 24,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VOP is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG55 VOP, 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 VOP is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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