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WV55 EEF

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,186 mi
Last recorded217,186 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 EEF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 217,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 209,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Paint All Over.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 199,992 miles

Body sill corrosion both sides

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 189,026 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 174,315 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2020 162,349 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 162,348 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 161,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near side rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 150,604 miles

surface rust on front/rear suspension and cross member

Pass 15 Aug 2018 138,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,430 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 114,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,130 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,201 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,813 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 EEF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV55 EEF, 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 WV55 EEF registered?

WV55 EEF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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