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DV55 FHE

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,329 mi
Last recorded139,329 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FHE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 139,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear wiper worn

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 138,787 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Cover An Under Tray's Fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Front To Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Front To Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Along Both Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 138,783 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery Component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Cover An Under Tray's Fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Front To Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Front To Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Along Both Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under Seal Or Fiberglass Will Not Acceptable If A Minar Of Repair

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,004 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has corrosion underneath and all over

Fail 22 Mar 2022 137,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has corrosion underneath and all over

Pass 25 Mar 2021 135,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 133,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,880 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 128,706 miles

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 124,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r + o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 124,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r + o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 102,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 102,061 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,954 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,838 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,066 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,441 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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DV55 FHE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV55 FHE, 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 FHE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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