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WR55 UES

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

242,944 mi
Last recorded242,944 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UES
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 242,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

vehicle is under sealed

Fail 20 Aug 2025 242,944 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2024 222,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF\OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Sep 2023 207,231 miles

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed

Pass 22 Aug 2022 200,454 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 196,612 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2021 196,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2020 188,278 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield insecure

Rear Suspension mounting points corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 188,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Heat Shield insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension mounting points corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 175,133 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axel mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 164,690 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 164,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 158,702 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and middle sections of exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front lower fog-light inoperative

this vehicle is emissions exempt

Fail 21 Oct 2017 158,701 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and middle sections of exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front lower fog-light inoperative

this vehicle is emissions exempt

Pass 22 Oct 2016 151,828 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

emissions exempt

Pass 24 Oct 2015 145,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 145,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 130,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front fog lamp coroded away

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,690 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front fog lamp coroded away

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 115,716 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)

both front fog lamps coroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 115,716 miles

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

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

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

both front fog lamps coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 102,556 miles

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,344 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,757 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,371 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 UES is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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