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2005 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear suspension arm fixings (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around rear suspension arm fixings (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Both headlamp covers are opaque.
Engine management light on.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp covers are opaque.
Engine management light on.
Front wheel alignment needs checking.
Nail in offside rear tyre,pressure low.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp is loose.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DY05 NBE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DY05 NBE, 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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DY05 NBE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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