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WV55 EDU

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,231 mi
Last recorded190,231 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EDU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 190,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked taped up (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 187,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 177,365 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension

Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,787 miles

Body has Damage all around

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 155,942 miles

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,197 miles

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Fail 22 Oct 2020 149,185 miles

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

both rear tyres over 10yrs old

Pass 12 Dec 2019 139,846 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,568 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,367 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 113,360 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,623 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,623 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working SIDE LIGHT (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working SIDE LIGHT (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,237 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,413 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,490 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,490 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,856 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2010 34,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,783 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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WV55 EDU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 WV55 EDU, 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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WV55 EDU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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