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BN51 TZZ

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,681 mi
Last recorded134,681 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 TZZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 134,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 131,627 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 123,421 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 116,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 101,143 miles

OSF tyre wearing bold inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

mear side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

off side front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2010 71,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,360 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,020 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

washer fluid stale

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

washer fluid stale

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,323 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 57,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wall slightly demaged

Pass 9 Nov 2005 46,811 miles

washer fluid is stale

Fail 7 Nov 2005 46,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

washer fluid is stale

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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BN51 TZZ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 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 BN51 TZZ, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN51 TZZ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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