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MJ61 VPX

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

196,154 mi
Last recorded196,154 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VPX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 196,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 180,805 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 168,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration smell fumes vapours (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods both sides ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 168,092 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration smell fumes vapours (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rods both sides ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 167,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Covers and trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 149,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 144,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 138,263 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 138,261 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 126,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,037 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,029 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,029 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,653 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obstructing some views

Fail 1 Apr 2016 47,653 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obstructing some views

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ61 VPX is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,795cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MJ61 VPX, 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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MJ61 VPX is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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