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BF11 VCA

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

247,908 mi
Last recorded247,908 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 VCA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 247,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 228,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 228,581 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 203,877 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 175,244 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 150,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Front crossmember impact and bend two side reinforcement arms (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 128,292 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has had a puncher repair

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 104,363 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,878 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,026 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 32,364 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 25,531 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF11 VCA is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF11 VCA, 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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BF11 VCA is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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