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Y485 JCD

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 JCD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 141,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 95,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres getting low on edges

front brake discs corroded and slight lip

slight knock in o/s drop link

slight leak of grease o/s outer cv boot

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,579 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

front brake discs corroded and slight lip

slight knock in o/s drop link

slight leak of grease o/s outer cv boot

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,158 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,771 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,768 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,952 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,834 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,727 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,868 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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Y485 JCD is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y485 JCD, 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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Y485 JCD is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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