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FG05 STZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 STZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 135,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 125,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 125,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 114,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 105,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 98,491 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 86,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2016 56,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,643 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 49,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,402 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,548 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 33,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,519 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 STZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

FG05 STZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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