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YT51 HWJ

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Lpg 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,020 mi
Last recorded166,020 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 HWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 166,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake backplate missing

Offside Rear brake backplate

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 165,961 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake backplate missing

Offside Rear brake backplate

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

Pass 25 May 2021 161,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and osr end of front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread various cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below wiper blade line , cracked along base (3.2 (a) (i))

foot pedal for secondary brake {handbrake } long travel

Fail 13 May 2021 161,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsr corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread various cracks (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below wiper blade line , cracked along base (3.2 (a) (i))

foot pedal for secondary brake {handbrake } long travel

Pass 23 May 2020 156,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 156,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected In wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected In wheel arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hybrid electric car unable to do emissions

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

Nearside Rear Reg lamp bulb or connection faulty

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2017 144,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear surface corrosion to rear inner sill and rear chassis rail.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear surface corrosion to rear inner sill and rear chassis rail.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 138,483 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corrorded and holed.

Nearside Rear surface corrosion to rear inner sill and rear chassis rail.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake back plate corrorded and holed.

Offside Rear surface corrosion to rear inner sill and rear chassis rail.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 138,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corrorded and holed.

Nearside Rear surface corrosion to rear inner sill and rear chassis rail.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake back plate corrorded and holed.

Offside Rear surface corrosion to rear inner sill and rear chassis rail.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 125,988 miles

front exhaust clamp rusty

knock on steeing when steering is rocked

surface corrosion to rear inner sills and rear axle mounts

Pass 19 Jul 2014 117,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,448 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 99,712 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,600 miles

front brakes binding.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 82,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 74,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,670 miles

near side front tyre low tread on outer shoulder

off side front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,544 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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YT51 HWJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT51 HWJ, 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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YT51 HWJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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