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FE05 JOJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,125 mi
Last recorded180,125 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 JOJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 180,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 173,962 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 173,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 173,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 167,316 miles

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 167,316 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 160,669 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s main suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 160,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s main suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 141,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 141,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

eml light on

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 120,393 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 120,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 115,454 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 111,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 104,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,219 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,618 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,300 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 JOJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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