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WX51 DCY

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,590 mi
Last recorded180,590 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 DCY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 180,590 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 168,339 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 154,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2012 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,725 miles

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

front brake disks inner face badly reduced by corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,869 miles

front brake pads approx 50% worn

rear brake discs reduced by corrosion

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,248 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,636 miles

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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WX51 DCY is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WX51 DCY, 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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WX51 DCY is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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