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EJ61 LGX

2012 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,447 mi
Last recorded173,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 LGX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 173,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 173,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 164,003 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,497 miles

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

uder car is rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2022 145,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 145,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,703 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,332 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,859 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 104,348 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,357 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,388 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,403 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,147 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 46,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ61 LGX is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ61 LGX, 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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EJ61 LGX is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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