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DN05 MKZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,921 mi
Last recorded181,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MKZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 181,921 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 177,072 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 173,340 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 173,340 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 169,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 169,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 166,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 163,200 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 163,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 157,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 149,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 141,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 132,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,153 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2015 127,153 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,360 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 116,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 113,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 103,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 80,173 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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DN05 MKZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DN05 MKZ, 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 MKZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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