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FB05 GWF

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,671 mi
Last recorded118,671 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GWF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has slight surface corrossion

Pass 17 Feb 2022 115,192 miles

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

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

Front suspension area is corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear suspension area is corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,544 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,525 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 104,525 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,487 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,785 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 89,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,030 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,370 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,695 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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FB05 GWF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FB05 GWF, 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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FB05 GWF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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