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WV05 JGY

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,082 mi
Last recorded181,082 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 JGY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 181,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 175,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 173,076 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 165,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 159,470 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,140 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 140,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 140,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 123,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,747 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,747 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,740 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,161 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)

Fail 5 May 2011 34,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 34,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,370 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,859 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 JGY is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WV05 JGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV05 JGY registered?

WV05 JGY is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 JGY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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