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Y494 JAE

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,674 mi
Last recorded129,674 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 JAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,674 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,014 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,328 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,868 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,674 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,674 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,989 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,989 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,660 miles

off side front and nearside front shock absorber rubber shrouds perished

osr and nsr tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

off side front and nearside front shock absorber rubber shrouds perished

osr and nsr tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,812 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,021 miles

tyres wearing on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,201 miles

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,593 miles

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,321 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,773 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,276 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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Y494 JAE is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y494 JAE, 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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Y494 JAE is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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