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YC05 SKF

2005 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,769 mi
Last recorded155,769 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 SKF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 155,769 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 8 Nov 2024 152,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,794 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 140,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer pipe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,971 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated (rusty)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorated and starting to split

Fail 18 Nov 2021 132,969 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rear section deteriorated (rusty)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorated and starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,900 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 122,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,015 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,015 miles

Headlight masks fitted

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,687 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on edges ,both rear tyres low on tread, 2mm and 3mm tread

mask converters fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,702 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread ,both front tyres wearing on edges.

mask converters fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 97,702 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread ,both front tyres wearing on edges.

mask converters fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,429 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly deteraiorated

mask conveters fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,429 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly deteraiorated

mask conveters fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,515 miles

mask converters fitted

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread offside on 3mm tread

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,515 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,515 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

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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YC05 SKF is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YC05 SKF, 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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YC05 SKF is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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