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EJ62 LZR

2012 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,190 mi
Last recorded173,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 LZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 173,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 167,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 167,917 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 164,055 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play worn & boots poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

headlamps have deteorated badly output reduced

r/n/s tyre is damaged at outer side wall (has been driven on flat)

Fail 23 Jan 2024 164,055 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play worn & boots poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

headlamps have deteorated badly output reduced

r/n/s tyre is damaged at outer side wall (has been driven on flat)

Pass 24 Jan 2023 149,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 139,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,264 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,243 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,475 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,939 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,954 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 64,954 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,371 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 27,548 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,316 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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EJ62 LZR is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ62 LZR, 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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EJ62 LZR is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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