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DX05 YAW

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YAW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 157,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,138 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 145,757 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (o/s ) (n/s)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner sill)

Pass 29 May 2019 118,182 miles

corrosion under body

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 118,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under body

Pass 21 May 2018 103,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 103,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front wings have slight damage ... no sharp edges

sill trims /covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to wear limit

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear limit (3.5.1g)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,439 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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DX05 YAW is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other 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 DX05 YAW, 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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DX05 YAW is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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