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LX61 XPW

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

326,009 mi
Last recorded326,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XPW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 326,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 320,918 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 320,918 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 308,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 285,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 277,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 259,571 miles

Engine cover and under tray cover fitted

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 259,271 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray cover fitted

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 244,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 235,500 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 235,000 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 197,613 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 197,613 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 184,419 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2019 184,419 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 156,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 76,088 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 76,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 69,667 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,758 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 57,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LX61 XPW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LX61 XPW, 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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LX61 XPW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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