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X541 FKM

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,421 mi
Last recorded192,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX541 FKM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 192,421 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE IS WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear TYRE ARE PERISHED AND WEARING UNEVEN

Pass 9 Jul 2019 186,766 miles

FUSE BOX COVER IS MISSING

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 9 Jul 2019 186,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

FUSE BOX COVER IS MISSING

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 17 Jul 2018 179,209 miles

FUSE BOX COVER IS MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 179,209 miles

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

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

FUSE BOX COVER IS MISSING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 162,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 143,874 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 143,874 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 126,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 126,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 107,186 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 99,290 miles

hybrid no emmission

exhaust rusty

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 95,830 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 92,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,381 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,634 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 37,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,003 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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X541 FKM is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X541 FKM, 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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What year was X541 FKM registered?

X541 FKM is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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