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WJ16 ETF

2016 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Prius87,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 ETF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,165 miles

Coolant levels low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 65,165 miles

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

Coolant levels low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 58,390 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 58,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,040 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 51,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts all over tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 20,380 miles

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

Front wipers are split but still clearing screen

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

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

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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WJ16 ETF is a 2016 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 87,781 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 WJ16 ETF, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Prius is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ16 ETF registered?

WJ16 ETF is a 2016 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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