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WJ51 WEW

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,621 mi
Last recorded149,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 WEW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 149,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Inner corrosion to offside and nearside sills

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 134,250 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear support bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,085 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side LENS (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 128,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side LENS (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 123,264 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 17 Aug 2015 123,264 miles

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,437 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 110,926 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 110,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 105,257 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 97,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,652 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 73,077 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 55,014 miles

advise both front brake discs rusting on inside faces

advise osf tyre

advise rear number plate

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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WJ51 WEW is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ51 WEW, 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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WJ51 WEW is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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