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VE51 ZGM

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,657 mi
Last recorded115,657 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 ZGM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 112,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 11 Mar 2017 106,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bold from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 103,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

off side rear tyre side purished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,084 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

off side rear tyre side purished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,147 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,580 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,464 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres different size to rear

front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre low on edges

rear brake discs corroded

rear pads getting low

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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VE51 ZGM is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 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 VE51 ZGM, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE51 ZGM registered?

VE51 ZGM is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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