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BL07 MEV

2007 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,503 mi
Last recorded151,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,503 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,607 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, minor pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 138,588 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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, minor pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

slight distortion on o/s n/s/f brake discs

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s n/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2023 124,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s n/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,435 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2022 116,435 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,708 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,744 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,575 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 92,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,490 miles

Both rear tyres have slight run-out on inner edges

Tyres (All round) 2mm from the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,036 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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BL07 MEV is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL07 MEV, 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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BL07 MEV is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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