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WU55 NUJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,852 mi
Last recorded162,852 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 NUJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 162,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,655 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 121,288 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 119,581 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 116,754 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth starting to wear low

offside front tyre wall scuffed

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriated-cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,184 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 107,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,230 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 86,684 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,384 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,704 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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WU55 NUJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other 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 WU55 NUJ, 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 WU55 NUJ registered?

WU55 NUJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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