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FD55 GMF

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

186,953 mi
Last recorded186,953 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GMF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 186,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 173,869 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 173,869 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear - inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 163,918 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 163,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 157,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 157,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 144,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 133,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 108,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 104,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,584 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 92,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,412 miles

Front discs worn/lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,549 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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FD55 GMF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD55 GMF, 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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FD55 GMF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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