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Y379 BCV

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

145,021 mi
Last recorded145,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 BCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 145,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 143,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,200 miles

corrosion to rear axle and mountings

Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,947 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,667 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 129,659 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 115,999 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 103,480 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,669 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,643 miles

O/S/F shock absorber dust cover split.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 27,826 miles

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

stone chip to zone A

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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Y379 BCV is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric 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 Y379 BCV, 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 Y379 BCV registered?

Y379 BCV is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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