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EA05 CFY

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,934 mi
Last recorded168,934 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 CFY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,934 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 164,838 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 164,838 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,878 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT SHOCK BUMP STOPS BROKEN (5.3.2 (c))

Missing NS mirror cap

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGES. Tracking may be required too. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGES. Tracking may be required too. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to OSR quite rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR STRUCTURE AROUND AXLE now quite corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent on outer near to ball joint mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bushes / nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent on outer near to ball joint mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bushes / nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 128,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 128,859 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing buckle not visible (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked from top to bottom with areas sparkling in light (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner tread with ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,763 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside lights deteriorated with condensation inside nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 122,763 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside and offside lights deteriorated with condensation inside nearside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 104,581 miles

MIRROR COVER MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955516 WORN TO LIMIT. REC RENEWAL. BALD INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,349 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,806 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,532 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,534 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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EA05 CFY is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EA05 CFY, 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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EA05 CFY is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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