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WF51 BHP

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,345 mi
Last recorded158,345 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 BHP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,345 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all under car corroded corroded in underseal

Fail 7 Feb 2026 158,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all under car corroded corroded in underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2025 154,169 miles

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 154,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 141,732 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 130,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 125,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 123,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,718 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,501 miles

front tyres perishing

ns and os headlamp aims set to upper limits

Fail 19 May 2015 88,501 miles

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

front tyres perishing

ns and os headlamp aims set to upper limits

Pass 14 May 2014 80,514 miles

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

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

front tyres have inner edge wear

ns washer low flow

Fail 14 May 2014 80,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres have inner edge wear

ns washer low flow

Pass 21 May 2013 72,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 63,099 miles

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

front brake discs rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 17 May 2011 54,482 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 48,480 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,474 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,712 miles

rear tyres low on edges.

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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WF51 BHP is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF51 BHP, 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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WF51 BHP is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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