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YF56 FCV

2007 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

244,830 mi
Last recorded244,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 FCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 244,830 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repaired covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 244,696 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill repaired and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 244,112 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 239,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 225,864 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 225,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 204,732 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 204,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 193,627 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv Boot weeping grease

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 193,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Cv Boot weeping grease

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 187,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and o/s/r are worn down to 3mm and have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 175,134 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 174,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 160,445 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 160,188 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 144,165 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Nov 2018 144,142 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2018 130,881 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 130,820 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 130,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush, as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,493 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 104,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,914 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre nail

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,014 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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YF56 FCV is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 92,290 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 YF56 FCV, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF56 FCV registered?

YF56 FCV is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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