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FE55 DFD

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,206 mi
Last recorded193,206 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 DFD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 193,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 193,071 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 187,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 187,596 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 187,574 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 181,220 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 181,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 171,324 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 171,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 160,238 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 160,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 150,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre have cuts but not deep enough to reach to the cord/ply.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 145,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 130,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,388 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads approx 60% worn

rear brake discs reduced by corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2008 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads approx 60% worn

rear brake discs reduced by corrosion

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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FE55 DFD is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE55 DFD, 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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FE55 DFD is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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