2017 · 7 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2017 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

324 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 324 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Suspension2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  4. Tyres2.5%
  5. Brakes1.9%
  6. Wheels0.6%
  7. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2017 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 324 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Prius Plus?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).