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FG05 RRU

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,204 mi
Last recorded170,204 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RRU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 170,204 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 166,903 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 162,021 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 158,045 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,216 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 154,170 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 145,948 miles

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))

drivers side rear coil spring not fitted in correct position but does not affect driveability

Fail 20 May 2019 145,948 miles

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

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 May 2018 138,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 132,173 miles

Front both front tires worn on the inside edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 124,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 116,473 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 May 2015 116,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 May 2014 110,577 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 105,831 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 105,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,544 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 93,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 84,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 69,720 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 RRU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRU, 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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FG05 RRU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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