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BN61 GBX

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

288,411 mi
Last recorded288,411 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 GBX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 288,411 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 231,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 184,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 184,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 158,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 139,918 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 May 2022 139,918 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,100 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 130,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 119,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 119,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 114,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,172 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 87,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 71,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,043 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,161 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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BN61 GBX is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN61 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN61 GBX registered?

BN61 GBX is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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