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EY51 RXH

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,829 mi
Last recorded187,829 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 RXH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 187,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Front door outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear door outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s and n/s inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 176,737 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

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

Rear brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2022 176,733 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))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

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

Rear brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 165,479 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Both Rear Inner Wheel Arches Corroded

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

Chip In Windscreen

Front Wipers Smeary

Headlight Lenses Deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre Edges Worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread, Edges Worn Low, And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat Has Slight Movement

Offside Front Shock Damp

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Worn Low And Perished

Parking Brake Long Travel

Pass 17 Aug 2020 159,756 miles

Both Front Wipers Smeary

Both Headlight Lenses Deteriorating

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded - Inner

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Edges And Perished

Offside Front Seat Has Movement

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 149,493 miles

Offside Front seat has movement on mounts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2019 149,397 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat has movement on mounts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2018 141,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

body work damaged

general under body corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Jul 2018 141,935 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment travel to the floor (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

body work damaged

general under body corrosion

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2017 134,167 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges cut outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,665 miles

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre worn low edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,599 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 83,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

excessive parking brake travel

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

washer jet blocked

Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,728 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 45,728 miles

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

Nearside 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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EY51 RXH is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 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 EY51 RXH, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EY51 RXH is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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