2005 · 19 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2005 Toyota Prius MOT pass rate and common faults

2,300 MOT tests in 2024. 63.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.4%
Failed or needed repairs36.6%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,300 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.9%
  2. Suspension14.5%
  3. Brakes9.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  5. Tyres6.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced12.6%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Prius?

In 2024, 63.4% of 2005 Toyota Prius cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,300 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Prius?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Prius reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).