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FG51 BZM

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

219,585 mi
Last recorded219,585 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BZM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 219,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 209,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 193,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 193,022 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 178,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 166,402 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread and perishing

headlamp lens in poor condition ,

Fail 12 Mar 2014 166,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear and o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread and perishing

headlamp lens in poor condition ,

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 152,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wiper blades splitting at ends

n/s/f shock absorber weeping grease

Pass 2 Feb 2012 137,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 121,597 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 108,111 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 108,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,319 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2007 105,319 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 101,460 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 101,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,302 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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FG51 BZM is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG51 BZM, 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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FG51 BZM is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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