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WR55 UEJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

209,511 mi
Last recorded209,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UEJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 209,511 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 209,476 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. os 205/55r16 - ns 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 207,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 201,736 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside/nearside (both) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 201,736 miles

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside/nearside (both) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 198,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside/nearside (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside/nearside (both) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 181,560 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside/nearside (both) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 167,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 163,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 156,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 150,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 134,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 118,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,711 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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WR55 UEJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR55 UEJ, 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 WR55 UEJ registered?

WR55 UEJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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