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YT05 BHK

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,200 mi
Last recorded183,200 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 BHK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 183,200 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 183,175 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 176,766 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

wear to inner edge of both front tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2024 166,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 154,536 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 142,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 133,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 122,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,350 miles

Front disc slightly worn

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance LED slight deteriorated (1.2.1d)

Rear wiper split

Fail 19 Feb 2017 108,258 miles

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

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

Front disc slightly worn

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance LED slight deteriorated (1.2.1d)

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,532 miles

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

Nearside Front deep cuts in tyres outer wall

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 82,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,606 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,689 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 62,818 miles

Front Brake discs lipped and scored.

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Water pump contains slight leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,818 miles

Front Brake discs lipped and scored.

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Water pump contains slight leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 48,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,719 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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YT05 BHK is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YT05 BHK, 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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YT05 BHK is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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