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BG11 MZU

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

188,037 mi
Last recorded188,037 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 MZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 188,037 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Center exhaust bracket is broken

Front wiper blades are smearing

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 188,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres are cracking

Center exhaust bracket is broken

Front wiper blades are smearing

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 186,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 186,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 182,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 174,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 168,239 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 164,853 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 157,334 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 146,804 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 136,398 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,782 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,728 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,889 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 94,793 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 94,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,882 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,024 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 64,024 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,027 miles

NS footbrake effort slightly low

NS parking brake effort low

Parking brake efficiency low (16.5%)

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,873 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 72,873 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BG11 MZU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BG11 MZU, 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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BG11 MZU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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