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FG55 BLJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

253,097 mi
Last recorded253,097 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 253,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 234,234 miles

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

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

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

Rear beam axle internal anti roll bar corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2014 212,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front and both rear tyres cracking between treads

Rear beam axle bar corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2013 188,746 miles

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

Rear beam axle internal support bar corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2012 167,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 167,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 142,398 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 117,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,727 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,980 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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FG55 BLJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG55 BLJ, 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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FG55 BLJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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