2005 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · MH05 HYS
2005 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 08 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 249,341 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 249,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH05 HYS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2024
- 249,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH05 HYS 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 (MH05 HYS) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis”.
MH05 HYS Mileage History
- 18/05/2022231,239 mi
- 17/04/2023246,074 mi+14,835 mi
- 16/04/2024249,285 mi+3,211 mi
- 02/05/2024249,341 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 9,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Prius Mk2 (XW20)
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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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