Toyota Prius MOT Results
Registered in 200564.9% pass rate
from 2,842 tests in 2017
(22% 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.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(18% better than other 2005 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Position lamps
(46% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Front lamps (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rear lamps (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on All position lamps
- 6.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
(33% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Direction indicators
(87% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Individual lamps (93% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
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0.39% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Fog lamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Switch
- 0.21% fail on Horn
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0.035% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.035% fail on Lamp
- 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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9.0% fail on
Position lamps
(46% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Suspension
(56% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.3% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Location
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0.95% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (92% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Wheel bearings
(51% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Front
- 0.035% fail on Rear
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0.60% fail on
Drive shafts
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Front drive shafts
(84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Constant velocity joints (84% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.035% fail on Drive shafts
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0.56% fail on
Front drive shafts
(84% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (86% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Shock absorbers
(59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.070% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.070% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.035% fail on Condition
- 0.035% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.070% fail on
Prescribed areas
(92% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Component mounting
- 0.035% fail on Spring mounting
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0.035% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.035% fail on Condition
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0.035% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.035% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.035% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.035% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.035% fail on
Axles
- 0.035% fail on Axle beam
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5.5% fail on
Coil springs
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7.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.6% fail on Wipers (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Mirrors
- 0.46% fail on Windscreen
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7.3% fail on
Tyres
(17% better than other 2005 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
- 0.11% fail on Valve stem
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7.3% fail on
Brakes
(46% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.53% fail on Brake discs
- 0.070% fail on Brake calipers
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2.5% fail on
Brake performance
(63% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rear wheels (56% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Front wheels (50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Components
(65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pipes (59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Hoses (91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Servos
- 0.21% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.21% fail on Leaks
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1.2% fail on
Components
(65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.67% fail on ABS
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0.28% fail on
Parking brake
(68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.14% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.070% fail on Restricted movement
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0.035% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.035% fail on Cable
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3.0% fail on
Hub components
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.14% fail on Emissions (93% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate
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0.74% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(46% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Body condition
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0.11% fail on
Doors
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Passengers front
- 0.070% fail on Passengers other
- 0.070% fail on Body security
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0.035% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.035% fail on Chassis
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0.67% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(72% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
(61% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.070% fail on Attachment
- 0.035% fail on Requirements
- 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.28% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(80% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
(61% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.42% fail on Attachment
- 0.035% fail on Condition
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0.25% fail on
Steering
(94% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Steering system
(93% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Free play
- 0.070% fail on Steering rack
- 0.035% fail on Steering box
- 0.11% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Steering rack
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint
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0.11% fail on
Free play
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0.25% fail on
Steering system
(93% better than other 2005 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Toyota Prius (2003 - 2009)
Much better than the original. An enjoyable, practical, safe, economical hybrid. Looks good, too. Prius Taxis have run to 400,000 miles plus with very little trouble.