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EF59 DJY

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,711 mi
Last recorded245,711 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 245,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 242,342 miles

Body not fully secure front,rear,n/s/f door (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2025 242,342 miles

Body not fully secure front,rear,n/s/f door (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 233,127 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2023 226,587 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 226,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 219,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 207,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play b/t side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge b/t side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 193,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 181,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 169,047 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 169,047 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,874 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 156,874 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 145,652 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,773 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 123,773 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,258 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,253 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,116 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear brake discs shows signs of getting hot

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2014 66,116 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear brake discs shows signs of getting hot

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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EF59 DJY is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 EF59 DJY, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF59 DJY is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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