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MJ59 DJU

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

283,408 mi
Last recorded283,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 DJU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 283,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 278,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 261,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 246,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 231,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 231,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder as marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 211,971 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 197,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 177,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 177,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen hitting the scuttle panel rather than windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield over exhaust by fuel tank insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 132,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,897 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 120,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 120,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,787 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 106,769 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres inner edges .... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,737 miles

Rear cuts/rubber separation on inner sidewalls on BOTH tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 86,563 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner wall cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,287 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall showing signs of split unable to see cords

parking brake efficiency only just meet

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall showing signs of split unable to see cords

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,831 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,449 miles

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

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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MJ59 DJU is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 MJ59 DJU, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ59 DJU is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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