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EY05 ZXJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

279,658 mi
Last recorded279,658 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ZXJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 279,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 261,742 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 261,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 241,977 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 241,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 204,659 miles

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

rear heatsheild corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 204,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear heatsheild corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 185,121 miles

Front both head lamps cloudy but produce a steady beam pattern

Offside Rear lamp broken but produces correct lighting and no sharp edges

Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,932 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2019 161,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 145,735 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 145,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 126,007 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 126,007 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 104,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,774 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,614 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,801 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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EY05 ZXJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EY05 ZXJ, 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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EY05 ZXJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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