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WV05 HXM

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,765 mi
Last recorded253,765 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 HXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 253,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 253,765 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 227,066 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 226,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 200,179 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 200,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 108,098 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 180,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 163,886 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 163,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing under the seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing under the seat (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2020 147,700 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 142,158 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 133,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,780 miles

Oil leak

Steering shaft play but cannot be seen clearly

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 111,374 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2016 111,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are scrubbing on outer edge

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front brake discs are heavily worn and lipped

Offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder and is cracking and has sidewall damage

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

Pass 9 May 2015 99,209 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,081 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,426 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,941 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,430 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,080 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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WV05 HXM is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV05 HXM, 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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WV05 HXM is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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