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DN05 FAF

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,110 mi
Last recorded207,110 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FAF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 207,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 198,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 191,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 189,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 186,550 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 186,550 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 182,619 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 May 2018 182,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 180,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 171,920 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 171,914 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 164,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 164,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 155,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 144,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 144,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 127,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,726 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 96,726 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,964 miles

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

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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DN05 FAF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN05 FAF, 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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DN05 FAF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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