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EF59 DLJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

276,257 mi
Last recorded276,257 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 DLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 276,257 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 275,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 258,828 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 258,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 239,012 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 225,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 222,360 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 208,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 192,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 190,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 175,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 162,339 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 162,339 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018
Pass 30 Nov 2017 156,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 156,329 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 141,778 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 141,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 128,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 114,205 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 114,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,960 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 92,778 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 92,778 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,326 miles

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 19 May 2014 71,347 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,725 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,725 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,201 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,201 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 DLJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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