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FD05 MVC

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

246,342 mi
Last recorded246,342 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 MVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 246,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2024 231,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 231,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 226,103 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general body corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2022 216,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 206,995 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 206,995 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 197,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 183,933 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 174,414 miles

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center to rear inner sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 167,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 161,061 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2015 153,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 153,654 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 148,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 143,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 143,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 130,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 130,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 May 2011 11,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 111,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 79,292 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2010 79,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,288 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 47,494 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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FD05 MVC is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric 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 FD05 MVC, 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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FD05 MVC is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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