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YY55 FGE

2005 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,495 mi
Last recorded94,495 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 FGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,495 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,877 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,682 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,206 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,468 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,510 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 77,498 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,606 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,184 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 29,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 24,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,706 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre has two screws in tread

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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YY55 FGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY55 FGE, 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 YY55 FGE registered?

YY55 FGE is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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