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EF12 EFX

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,033 mi
Last recorded171,033 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EFX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 171,033 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 190,435 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 181,058 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 178,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 176,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 172,652 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 169,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,588 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 160,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 160,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 157,577 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 157,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 136,441 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 136,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 124,863 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,812 miles

nsf tyre outer wall has a cut not exposing cords

Fail 18 Mar 2017 106,812 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nsf tyre outer wall has a cut not exposing cords

Pass 20 Sep 2016 102,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,855 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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EF12 EFX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 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 EF12 EFX, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF12 EFX registered?

EF12 EFX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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