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YR05 XBO

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

200,029 mi
Last recorded200,029 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 XBO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 200,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface and suspension components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 200,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface and suspension components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 191,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight deterioration to rear lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 177,092 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 177,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 165,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 165,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 153,637 miles

Front Dash camera disconnected prior to test

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 153,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Dash camera disconnected prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 142,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 142,136 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 133,139 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 133,136 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,420 miles

Offside Rear disc corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 128,317 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))

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,702 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 123,702 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,441 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 109,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 102,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 98,610 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,816 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,131 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,536 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 XBO is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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