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YM51 OBJ

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

82,762 mi
Last recorded82,762 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OBJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 82,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 80,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 80,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 79,016 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 79,015 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both seal in and out (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,851 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,041 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,983 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 68,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,940 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 66,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 65,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 63,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheels binding slighty

wrong offset wheels fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,951 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear wheels binding slighty

wrong offset wheels fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,073 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 38,380 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 38,297 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 33,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 33,225 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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YM51 OBJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YM51 OBJ, 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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YM51 OBJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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