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YS05 OXU

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,117 mi
Last recorded91,117 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 OXU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor heavily corroded - spare wheel could potentially fall out. (More than 30cm away from any prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 91,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inop (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor heavily corroded - spare wheel could potentially fall out. (More than 30cm away from any prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,428 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 80,428 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,207 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 755,451 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,734 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,221 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,058 miles

FRont brake pads appear low and discs liped

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YS05 OXU is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS05 OXU, 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 YS05 OXU registered?

YS05 OXU is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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