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GJ61 VHF

2011 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Hybrid electric (clean) 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

299,641 mi
Last recorded299,641 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VHF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 299,641 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 299,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 283,407 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 277,327 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 277,115 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 247,222 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 222,186 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 17 Mar 2020 202,284 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper mounting not secure and extensively damaged (crumple zone)

Fail 10 Mar 2020 201,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front extensive knocking noise from the front suspension area on road test

Offside Rear bumper mounting not secure and extensively damaged (crumple zone)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 18 Mar 2019 183,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,199 miles

both front tyre walls cut (not to cords)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,679 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,106 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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GJ61 VHF is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,800cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ61 VHF, 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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GJ61 VHF is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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