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FG05 FVB

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FVB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 104,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,168 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 37,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,791 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,910 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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FG05 FVB is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG05 FVB, 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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What year was FG05 FVB registered?

FG05 FVB is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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