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YX55 UOT

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,757 mi
Last recorded207,757 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UOT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 207,757 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 198,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 191,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 186,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 181,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 172,172 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 172,172 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 166,502 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 166,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 160,368 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 160,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 153,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 144,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 134,817 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 127,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 111,425 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 111,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 97,766 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 97,701 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 88,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 88,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,224 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,851 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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YX55 UOT is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YX55 UOT, 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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YX55 UOT is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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