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YR55 WHL

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,558 mi
Last recorded185,558 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 WHL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 185,558 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 182,834 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 179,783 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))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 179,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 175,837 miles

Front both front lower arms are corroded

Front both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front wing is damaged

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

Rear chassis is corroded

Rear crossmember is corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 175,837 miles

Front both front lower arms are corroded

Front both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing is damaged

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

Rear chassis is corroded

Rear crossmember is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 173,115 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 164,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 155,396 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,610 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 147,610 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 132,469 miles

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

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

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

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

head lamps frosty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 125,065 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,831 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,831 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,878 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade split

underside of car rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,642 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 97,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,706 miles

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

unable to check front brake pads due to type of calipers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,349 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 WHL is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHL, 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 WHL is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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