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YR05 XBN

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,530 mi
Last recorded136,530 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XBN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,530 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 133,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,485 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 127,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,179 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,356 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,817 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 114,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 114,666 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,355 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Slight surface cracking on all four tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,561 miles

N.S.F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 20 Mar 2009 61,561 miles

N.S.F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,855 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,855 miles

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

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 XBN is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YR05 XBN, 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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YR05 XBN is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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