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YR05 XBG

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,068 mi
Last recorded223,068 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XBG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 223,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 211,372 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 211,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 206,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 197,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 186,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 186,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 176,661 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 168,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished with cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 161,464 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 161,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 134,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 119,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 101,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,416 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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YR05 XBG is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR05 XBG, 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 YR05 XBG registered?

YR05 XBG is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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