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BJ07 BWU

2007 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,527 mi
Last recorded176,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 BWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 176,527 miles

Front Fog lamps / lenses damaged

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Vehicle load vale not bolted to axle

Fail 2 Jul 2019 176,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Added 2.3 ltr of engine oil

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Fog lamps / lenses damaged

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

Low pressure in front tyres

Offside Door mirror cover missing

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

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

Vehicle load vale not bolted to axle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 151,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 151,129 miles

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire inseure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,175 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,842 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 44,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,082 miles

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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BJ07 BWU is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 92,290 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 BJ07 BWU, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ07 BWU is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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