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YH61 ELJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,464 mi
Last recorded242,464 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 242,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 242,464 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 236,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 229,783 miles

n/s/r reg bulb not working

o/s/r shock leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2023 229,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 221,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 205,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 197,142 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 197,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 189,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 168,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 160,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 160,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,033 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 157,033 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,372 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,129 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,203 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,717 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,856 miles

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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)

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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YH61 ELJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 118,101 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 YH61 ELJ, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH61 ELJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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