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BF12 HGZ

2012 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

201,905 mi
Last recorded201,905 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 201,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2026 184,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 147,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 144,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,077 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 140,077 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 133,084 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 123,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 120,601 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 120,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,931 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 106,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,290 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 100,290 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 91,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,530 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 80,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,726 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 37,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 37,676 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF12 HGZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 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 BF12 HGZ, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF12 HGZ is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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