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AJ61 BYU

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

271,521 mi
Last recorded271,521 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BYU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 271,521 miles

Offside Front Lower front bumper broken

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 254,160 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 236,839 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 236,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 236,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 221,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 221,286 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 218,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 218,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 218,141 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 216,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 203,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 203,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 197,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 197,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 190,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 190,445 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,110 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 176,110 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 149,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 111,199 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,199 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,570 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AJ61 BYU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 118,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ61 BYU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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