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FG55 SVF

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

288,160 mi
Last recorded288,160 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SVF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 288,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

under the vehicle full underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2024 236,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 217,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 197,113 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 197,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 177,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer sills fitted with plastic strip

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 157,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread inner and outer side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cracks inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 134,098 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear fuel pipe (7.2.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 134,098 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear fuel pipe (7.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 128,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 128,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,648 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 117,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,400 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,786 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,259 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,876 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 SVF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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