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FE05 JNU

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

299,253 mi
Last recorded299,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 299,253 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underneath corroded but firm

Fail 24 Jul 2023 299,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underneath corroded but firm

Pass 11 Jan 2023 282,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 281,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 270,022 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 270,017 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 258,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 258,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 242,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 230,156 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 230,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 220,619 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover has a temporary repair

Pass 8 Jan 2020 213,871 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear both axle bushs worn but not excessive

Pass 18 Jul 2019 202,336 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 191,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 179,602 miles

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2018 167,731 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 167,661 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 167,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,897 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 160,895 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 153,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front imbalance on front brakes advise further attention

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

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 153,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front imbalance on front brakes advise further attention

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

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 147,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 147,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 139,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,943 miles

damage to near side sill

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 122,238 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 112,867 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,513 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 105,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,888 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 88,191 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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FE05 JNU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 FE05 JNU, 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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FE05 JNU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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