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YR55 AFA

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

230,573 mi
Last recorded230,573 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 230,573 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 230,573 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 218,329 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 205,501 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT. ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 205,501 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR X2. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT. ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 190,774 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 190,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 167,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 167,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,878 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 139,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,068 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs corroded

slight wear on outer offside front tyre edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,805 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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YR55 AFA is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YR55 AFA, 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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YR55 AFA is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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