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LO61 MGZ

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

323,439 mi
Last recorded323,439 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 323,439 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 318,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 314,467 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 314,467 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 311,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 309,278 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 309,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 302,680 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 302,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 277,904 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 277,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 256,528 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 256,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 237,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 222,880 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 222,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 190,900 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 171,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cover fitted zero emission

Fail 13 May 2017 171,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cover fitted zero emission

Fail 12 May 2017 171,456 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb missing (1.3.2b)

Nearside front tyres has a cut outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 151,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 131,896 miles

zero emission

Fail 4 May 2016 131,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

zero emission

Pass 20 Feb 2016 120,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero emission

Fail 23 Feb 2015 74,783 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

zero emission

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,663 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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LO61 MGZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LO61 MGZ, 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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LO61 MGZ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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