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YS54 VZR

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

216,125 mi
Last recorded216,125 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 216,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 214,478 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER THE VEHICLE IS GETTING CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 207,967 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both side headlamp have poor bean

Rear radius arm bush worn

both side sills and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 201,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2023 199,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 199,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 190,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 182,339 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 171,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 163,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 154,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 147,192 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 147,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,358 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 130,537 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 130,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,595 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 110,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,897 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,451 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 96,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,982 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,702 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 72,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,588 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front discs worn to minimum thickness

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,296 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,313 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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YS54 VZR is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 YS54 VZR, 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 YS54 VZR registered?

YS54 VZR is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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