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YC55 OMB

2005 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

240,235 mi
Last recorded240,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 OMB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 240,235 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 240,230 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 222,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 208,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 172,191 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 172,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 149,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 142,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 142,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,173 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 133,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,015 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 120,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 120,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,632 miles

N/S Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,770 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 111,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,836 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 106,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 94,566 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 94,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 77,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,971 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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YC55 OMB is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YC55 OMB, 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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YC55 OMB is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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