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Toyota Prius

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,497 cc

LS55 BGUMOT history

LS55 BGU is a black petrol Toyota Prius first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LS55 BGU black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,645 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BGU was last recorded at 189,645 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2020: 11,467 miles, lower than 108,963 miles on 9 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,562 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
9,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,645 miles
  • 2025 – 176,046 miles
  • 2024 – 170,592 miles
  • 2023 – 167,760 miles
  • 2022 – 135,286 miles
  • 2020 – 11,467 miles
  • 2019 – 108,963 miles
  • 2018 – 101,578 miles
  • 2017 – 96,820 miles
  • 2016 – 89,816 miles
  • 2015 – 84,466 miles
  • 2014 – 74,397 miles
  • 2012 – 58,146 miles
  • 2011 – 51,712 miles
  • 2010 – 42,036 miles
  • 2009 – 29,755 miles
  • 2008 – 19,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,645 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,645 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,645 miles
    Test number
    263212362397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail189,562 miles (+13,516)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,562 miles
    Test number
    582720916060
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass176,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,046 miles
    Test number
    685572126730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sill panel cover fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components and prescribe area

  4. Fail176,046 miles (+5,454)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,046 miles
    Test number
    226868817370
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sill panel cover fitted
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components and prescribe area

  5. Pass170,592 miles (+2,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,592 miles
    Test number
    965475989194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage surface corrosion forming

  6. Pass167,760 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,760 miles
    Test number
    576417810757
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail167,755 miles (+32,469)2 dangerous7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,755 miles
    Test number
    867751901059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass135,286 miles (+123,819)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,286 miles
    Test number
    880972049386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,467 miles (-97,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    11,467 miles
    Test number
    130320468674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,963 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    548872468963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,578 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    621790677591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,820 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    938880330499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,816 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    661236209913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,466 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,466 miles
    Test number
    683735996293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,397 miles (+8,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    649347484261
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail65,399 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    136507814010
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass65,399 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    405587914009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,146 miles (+6,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    227062152399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes showing wear
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outer edges

  19. Pass51,712 miles (+9,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    987732921334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,036 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    721573830314
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing wear and perished in tread
    • NoteWiper blades ends split / deteriorating

  21. Fail42,036 miles (+12,281)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,036 miles
    Test number
    281003830353
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing wear and perished in tread
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and scored
    • NoteWiper blades ends split / deteriorating

  22. Pass29,755 miles (+10,470)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    463633519466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn on inside and outer edges and have cuts in tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts in tread and on outer wall
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  23. Pass19,285 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,285 miles
    Test number
    924896798284
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and showing wear

  24. Fail19,272 miles2 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,272 miles
    Test number
    623555498203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and showing wear

Questions about LS55 BGU

Does LS55 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BGU is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BGU?
The MOT on LS55 BGU is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BGU done?
LS55 BGU was recorded at 189,645 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,606 miles a year.
Has LS55 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 BGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 BGU find?
LS55 BGU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear fuel pipe/s corroded, and 3 more.

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