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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2005
63.4% pass rate
from 2,846 tests in 2020
(24% 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.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Headlamps (6.9% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp (9.0% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.035% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn (36% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Battery(ies) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.035% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (10% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings (7.4% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Axles (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Axle
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes (19% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Sub-frames (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (11% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (12% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (13% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (16% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (17% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (14% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (13% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control (2.1% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control (23% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Lever (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (16% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pedal (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic systems (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Brake fluid (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility (2.4% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Driver's view (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear (11% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors (9.1% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen (30% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Size/type (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition (9.1% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Emission control equipment (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Oxygen sensor (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tank (5.6% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
    • 0.18% fail on Body (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Body condition
      • 0.035% fail on Panel
    • 0.070% fail on Seats (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Towbar
      • 0.035% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.035% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
  • 0.95% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Locking devices (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.035% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play (6.2% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Steering box
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.035% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Attachment (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Condition
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle (7.9% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates (8.2% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2005 cars)
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