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AD56 ELC

2007 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,122 mi
Last recorded192,122 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Prius92,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 192,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 187,820 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 187,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 179,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTHSIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 170,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTHSIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 156,417 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides ( BIG BUSH) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,830 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion build up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, 3.56mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion build up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 149,830 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion build up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges, 3.56mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion build up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,831 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure damaged ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,249 miles

Nearside And offside front tyres worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre has nail and small bulg

Fail 24 Mar 2016 102,249 miles

Nearside And offside front tyres worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail and small bulg

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre nailed

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,197 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no oil in engine

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,721 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,647 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 66,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 58,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,601 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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AD56 ELC is a 2007 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD56 ELC, 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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AD56 ELC is a 2007 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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