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RJ05 ULW

2005 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,385 mi
Last recorded164,385 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ULW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 164,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired with filler

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged repaired with filler

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 156,695 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged repaired with filler

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 145,391 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill repaired with filler cannot see condition of sill

offside rear inner quarter panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Sep 2018 145,391 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear outer sill repaired with filler cannot see condition of sill

offside rear inner quarter panel corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,448 miles

both front and rear inner sills corroded

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside rear inner body panel corroded

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2017 133,448 miles

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

both front and rear inner sills corroded

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

offside rear inner body panel corroded

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill cover with body filler

Fail 13 Sep 2016 122,294 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill cover with body filler

Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,733 miles

Front disc and Rear disc are badly rusted

Fail 5 Aug 2011 68,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s door mirror cover cracked

rear of both front brake discs corroded and scaly

Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,384 miles

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

n/s door mirror cover cracked

rear of both front brake discs corroded and scaly

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,138 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,748 miles

O/S/R seat belt webbing frayed.

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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RJ05 ULW is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RJ05 ULW, 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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RJ05 ULW is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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