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FA05 WZT

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,557 mi
Last recorded170,557 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WZT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 170,557 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2025 170,555 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 155,101 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2024 155,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (front of rear wheel arch) and outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,773 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 149,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 134,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 129,661 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,494 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 115,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,152 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 79,110 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,414 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,614 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 WZT is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZT, 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 WZT is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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