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HJ61 ZSG

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

294,959 mi
Last recorded294,959 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 ZSG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 294,959 miles

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

Exhaust shield loose

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 292,083 miles

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

Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 288,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 275,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 250,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 250,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 10 Sep 2021 235,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 219,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 219,010 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 214,687 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 214,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 208,697 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 208,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 196,697 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2019 196,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 176,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 176,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 165,159 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 165,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,156 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has side wall cut

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,070 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 134,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 115,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 83,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,122 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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HJ61 ZSG is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ61 ZSG, 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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HJ61 ZSG is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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