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WJ61 ANU

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,702 mi
Last recorded196,702 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ANU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 196,702 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Steering system has free play

Fail 14 Nov 2025 196,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs deteriorated

Steering system has free play

Pass 11 Nov 2024 189,418 miles

2x front tyres worn low 215/45/17

N/s/r wheel has a slight bind

Rear brake pipe connections corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2023 187,706 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 180,414 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 169,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 144,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 138,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 128,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,686 miles

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

NSF tyre has outer sidewall damage, not exposing cords.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,686 miles

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

NSF tyre has outer sidewall damage, not exposing cords.

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,520 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,254 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing edges and have a cut (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,348 miles

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

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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WJ61 ANU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ61 ANU, 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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WJ61 ANU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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