2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · KG05 XWS

The 2005 Toyota Prius presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 1 May 2025 at 236,844 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Three consecutive annual passes from April 2023 to May 2025, each showing zero advisories, indicate the vehicle has entered a clean testing phase. The owner has maintained the car to a standard that satisfies DVSA criteria without recurring mechanical flags. Mileage sits at 236,844 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 11,278 miles per year and reflecting typical use for a high-mileage hybrid. The record shows a notable jump between 23 February 2022 (208,709 miles) and 5 April 2023 (233,521 miles), adding near 25,000 miles in just over a year, then a sharp slowdown to under 3,500 miles across the next two years. A failed test on 22 February 2022 at 208,709 miles was followed by a pass one day later at identical mileage with no defects listed, suggesting a minor administrative or retest correction rather than a substantive repair. The absence of advisories across the last three tests means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and hybrid battery health, as the MOT does not assess cell degradation. Given the 236,844-mile count, expect consumable wear on dampers and exhaust emissions components despite the clean record. Previous keepers clearly kept the car roadworthy but the sparse early history limits insight into pre-2022 care. The single 2022 failure with no recorded defect points to paperwork or metering anomalies, not neglected maintenance. At this mileage, verify service intervals for the drivetrain before purchase.