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FG05 LUO

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

263,721 mi
Last recorded263,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LUO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 263,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear part of chassis starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2020 256,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 242,364 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 228,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 202,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 176,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 162,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 162,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 157,047 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 157,047 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 151,163 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 144,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 136,770 miles

front bumper cracked

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 121,925 miles

advise front bumper cracked.

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 121,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front bumper cracked.

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 101,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,598 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 76,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LUO is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG05 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

FG05 LUO is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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