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EX55 YWD

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,258 mi
Last recorded108,258 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 YWD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 108,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 103,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 96,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 91,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 91,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 May 2019 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake foot pedal (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,319 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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EX55 YWD is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX55 YWD, 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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What year was EX55 YWD registered?

EX55 YWD is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 YWD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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