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YR55 AFX

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AFX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 87,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,844 miles

both wipers leaving small lines on the screen

Fail 12 Oct 2017 86,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both wipers leaving small lines on the screen

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 85,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,077 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 84,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,525 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 62,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake balance only just within tolerance

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,441 miles

fuse box cover missing

Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,473 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 AFX is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFX, 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 YR55 AFX registered?

YR55 AFX is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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