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LM61 BRX

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,539 mi
Last recorded254,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 BRX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 254,539 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Mirror cover damged

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 254,539 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Mirror cover damged

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 248,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 248,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 243,152 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 243,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 237,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 229,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 229,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 212,730 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 212,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 194,906 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 179,957 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 179,952 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 162,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 148,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 147,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output due to water damp (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 136,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,608 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 128,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 128,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 105,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,347 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 92,944 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 92,891 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,425 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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LM61 BRX is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM61 BRX, 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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LM61 BRX is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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