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Y281 MBL

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,853 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 52,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,385 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,121 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,402 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,322 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,753 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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Y281 MBL is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y281 MBL, 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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Y281 MBL is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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