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FN61 BDZ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

229,317 mi
Last recorded229,317 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BDZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 229,317 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 229,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 225,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 219,693 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 219,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 215,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 207,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 197,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 191,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 182,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 178,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,086 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 168,086 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,564 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 152,611 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 152,611 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 146,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 123,794 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,606 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 107,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 96,329 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 88,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,561 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 66,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,651 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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FN61 BDZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 118,101 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 FN61 BDZ, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN61 BDZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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