2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · DC05 GWX
2005 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 26 May 2005. Recorded mileage 289,541 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 289,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC05 GWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2023
- 289,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC05 GWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Prius (DC05 GWX) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DC05 GWX Mileage History
- 30/11/2021220,773 mi
- 28/11/2022256,340 mi+35,567 mi
- 03/12/2023289,541 mi+33,201 mi
- 03/12/2023289,541 mi
Average of roughly 34,264 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Prius Mk2 (XW20)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- High-Voltage Traction Battery Degradation and Cell ImbalanceSerious
The 201.6V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) high-voltage traction battery pack deteriorates over time and extended mileage. Individual battery modules lose capacity and develop voltage imbalances, causing the hybrid control module to illuminate the master warning triangle and store DTC P0A80. In heavily congested UK city driving, degraded packs force the petrol engine to run continuously, drastically harming fuel economy and accelerating wear on the engine.
- Electric Inverter Coolant Water Pump FailureModerate
The dedicated electric auxiliary coolant pump responsible for circulating coolant through the hybrid power inverter assembly can fail internally due to electrical coil burnout or impeller seizure. When circulation stops, inverter temperature rises rapidly under load, triggering the red triangle master warning light, storing DTC P0A93, and forcing the car into fail-safe limp mode to prevent inverter failure. Subject to UK safety recall R/2012/127.
- Digital Combination Meter Instrument Cluster Display FailureModerate
The central digital combination meter display mounted under the windscreen frequently fails to power on, particularly during damp or cold UK winter mornings. The fault is caused by deteriorated surface-mount micro-capacitors on the instrument cluster circuit board, which fail to supply regulated voltage. When blank, the driver loses the speedometer, fuel level gauge, and gear position indicator, representing an automatic UK MOT failure and preventing the car from shutting down easily.
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