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YY05 WPZ

2005 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

224,388 mi
Last recorded224,388 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 WPZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 224,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 224,371 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh/grating (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotational pattern incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 190,481 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 189,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 160,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,468 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 69,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,917 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 55,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,527 miles

both front headlamps cloudy, beam pattern ok

offside front fog lamp smashed but still working

Fail 3 Jul 2017 53,526 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front headlamps cloudy, beam pattern ok

offside front fog lamp smashed but still working

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,886 miles

both front tyres low on outer edge

both rear tyres cracked through tread

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,223 miles

both front tyres craked

Fail 24 Jun 2013 34,223 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres craked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,784 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 21,784 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,448 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 19,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,137 miles

cracks in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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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YY05 WPZ 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 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 YY05 WPZ, 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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YY05 WPZ is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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