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WV55 NLJ

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,324 mi
Last recorded152,324 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 152,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,360 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 111,912 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,767 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 100,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator slight binding (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering wheel cover insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,906 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy marginal pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy marginal pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front damage to underside of sill

Offside Front slight damage to bumper

Offside Rear Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from center pipe

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front damage to underside of sill

Offside Front slight damage to bumper

Offside Rear Lower slight escape of exhaust gasses from center pipe

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,128 miles

accident damage , o/s/f .......

Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

accident damage , o/s/f .......

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,312 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre sidewall ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre sidewall ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on pressure and looks like it has been run flat

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 63,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre low on pressure and looks like it has been run flat

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 54,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,882 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 51,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,699 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,256 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,102 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 NLJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc other 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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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