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MJ59 YGZ

2010 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,009 mi
Last recorded171,009 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 YGZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 171,009 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 171,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

engine oil at MIN

Pass 14 Sep 2024 167,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 167,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 163,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 155,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 149,954 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 149,954 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 144,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,540 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 99,260 miles

Front disc rusted

Nearside headlamp dim

Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,240 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front disc rusted

Nearside headlamp dim

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,226 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,226 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,928 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,928 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s number plate bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,730 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,254 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 67,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 52,106 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,760 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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MJ59 YGZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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