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WV55 YSY

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

219,547 mi
Last recorded219,547 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YSY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 219,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all over (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Under the vehicle general corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 218,469 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all over (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 218,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all over (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 213,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 202,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 202,265 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 189,096 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 163,519 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 158,596 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 158,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 153,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 145,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 137,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,800 miles

o/s/r disc red and pads 60% worn

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

rear wiper blabe split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 108,802 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads 75/80% worn.

mechanical water pump leaking slightly

rear discs heavily corroded/chipped.

rear pads 70% worn.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,802 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads 75/80% worn.

mechanical water pump leaking slightly

rear discs heavily corroded/chipped.

rear pads 70% worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,430 miles

front and rear brake discs undercut/pitted.

water pump leaking.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 98,430 miles

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

front and rear brake discs undercut/pitted.

water pump leaking.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,800 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,709 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 YSY is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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