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YS05 OYL

2005 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,142 mi
Last recorded201,142 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 OYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 201,142 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody has been undersealed

Fail 28 Dec 2024 201,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2024 199,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 196,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 194,246 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber corrodded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 194,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroding

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

both rear suspension mountings corroding

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2020 183,122 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 183,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 175,749 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 164,026 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and around rear suspension mounts

Pass 4 Dec 2017 153,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded and scored requires attention

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

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted requires attention.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 153,586 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded and scored requires attention

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

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted requires attention.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 139,379 miles

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

corrode and slight blow from mid to rear exhaust sections

parking brake requires adjustment

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 124,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 109,392 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Loud creaking noise from offside front brake

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 100,691 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,691 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,085 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,082 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,023 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,035 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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YS05 OYL is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YS05 OYL, 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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YS05 OYL is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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