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2005 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis/subframes corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
surface rust underneath.
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust starting to deteriorate
nail in front n/s tyre
o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear
rear suspension mountings ,rear inner sills starting to corrode
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate
travel in hand brske lever
emmisions not tested
rear brake pads look low
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
near/side rear tyre getting worn outer edge
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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DV55 BVS is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 DV55 BVS, 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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DV55 BVS is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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