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LM61 HJU

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,567 mi
Last recorded227,567 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 HJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 227,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 227,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 197,521 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 178,875 miles

Slight knock from steering

Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,218 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 151,841 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 149,079 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 149,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 130,528 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,108 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 125,108 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,602 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,019 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 107,836 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2016 99,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2016 97,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 85,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,037 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 HJU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LM61 HJU, 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 HJU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 December 2011.

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