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BJ11 CYL

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

163,894 mi
Last recorded163,894 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 CYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 163,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 163,894 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 150,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 137,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,653 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,926 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 46,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,773 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 43,773 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 184,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 163,204 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 163,204 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,200 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 130,200 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,274 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,133 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BJ11 CYL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BJ11 CYL, 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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BJ11 CYL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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