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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2005
64.2% pass rate
from 2,807 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.036% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.036% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.82% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.071% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.96% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.96% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.071% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.036% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.036% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.071% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.036% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.036% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on Pipe
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.071% fail on Panel
      • 0.071% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.071% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.036% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.071% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Chassis condition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Floor
    • 0.036% fail on Towbar
      • 0.036% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.036% fail on Cabs
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
  • 0.96% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Requirements
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.071% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.036% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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