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X647 XAP

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,669 mi
Last recorded188,669 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX647 XAP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 188,669 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front sides ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 188,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 166,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion under body

Fail 29 May 2024 166,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,068 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Apr 2022 148,324 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2021 145,566 miles

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

corrosion to the under side

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2020 143,016 miles

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

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

front number plate is damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2019 138,679 miles

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

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

the front number plate is damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2019 138,651 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,675 miles

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

low tread on the inner edge of the offside front tyre

the front number plate is damaged

the nearside rear brake is binding

Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,481 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp plastic lens are deteriorating

front number plate is damaged

grease is seeping from the nearside inner cv gaiter

offside front tyre has low tread on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,816 miles

Offside offside rear tyre sidewalls are deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2016 123,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside offside rear tyre sidewalls are deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 118,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 118,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s rear tyre perishing and cracking.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 112,805 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 112,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 107,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,151 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2009 80,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,096 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,584 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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X647 XAP is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X647 XAP, 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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X647 XAP is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2001.

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