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DG51 EFY

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,548 mi
Last recorded151,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EFY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 151,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 151,547 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and worn on both edges close to fabric cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and worn on edge close to fabric cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 136,582 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 126,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 8 Jul 2014 113,024 miles

REAR BOTHSIDES BACK AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,526 miles

1,Nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

2,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1,Nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

2,Adviseable to check front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 99,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 93,316 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 93,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 70,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,063 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 49,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,745 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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DG51 EFY is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DG51 EFY, 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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DG51 EFY is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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