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WV55 OXF

2005 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,835 mi
Last recorded177,835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 OXF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 177,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2017 177,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 170,094 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 170,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 167,295 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Mar 2013 156,074 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 156,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 141,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 95,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,925 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 OXF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

WV55 OXF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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