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2005 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
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190,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Vehicle structure corroded
both rear tyres over 10yrs old
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres over 10yrs old
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
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
BOTH FRONT TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS
N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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