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FA05 EUE

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,491 mi
Last recorded208,491 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 EUE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 208,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 208,641 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported resting on petrol tank (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box holed and blowing and centre to rear joint blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 208,013 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and centre section/back box. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 177,423 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 177,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 147,205 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 135,833 miles

Nail in the nearside rear tyre and leaking

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 135,799 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 127,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 127,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,102 miles

o/s/f tyre has damaged sidewall but not showing cord.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,490 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,490 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,830 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FA05 EUE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA05 EUE, 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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FA05 EUE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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