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DU55 YNF

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

259,070 mi
Last recorded259,070 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YNF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 259,070 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 259,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 217,516 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 197,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 194,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 189,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 189,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 186,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 186,892 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 185,351 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 185,351 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 182,383 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 182,383 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 179,114 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 179,086 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in inner tread

vsc light illuminated on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2016 174,496 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 165,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 158,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 158,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2012 133,910 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 125,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o.s.r light unit cracked.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 114,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

o.s.r light unit cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 95,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,263 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 74,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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DU55 YNF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DU55 YNF, 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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DU55 YNF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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