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BJ56 VZG

2006 Toyota Prius

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,195 mi
Last recorded164,195 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Prius97,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 164,195 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 164,172 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,476 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,941 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush slight split (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,506 miles

e.m.l.light on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 112,506 miles

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

e.m.l.light on

front discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,921 miles

Engine Warning Light is on

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,792 miles

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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BJ56 VZG is a 2006 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 97,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ56 VZG, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 VZG is a 2006 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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