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FH59 MHJ

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

245,128 mi
Last recorded245,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH59 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 245,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2025 207,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 203,633 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 2023 180,059 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 180,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central exghust shiled inscure

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 163,605 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 163,593 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,736 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,012 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 124,654 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 120,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,233 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,910 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,744 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,121 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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FH59 MHJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH59 MHJ, 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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FH59 MHJ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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