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Toyota Prius

White · Electric · 2011 · 1,791 cc

L21 RFYMOT history

L21 RFY is a white electric Toyota Prius first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 262,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L21 RFY white Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
262,387 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
17,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
White
Fuel type
Electric
Engine size
1,791 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RFY was last recorded at 262,387 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 11,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2023: 208,596 miles, lower than 208,839 miles on 19 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
251,248 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,139 miles
Average per year
17,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,387 miles
  • 2025 – 251,248 miles
  • 2024 – 229,688 miles
  • 2023 – 208,596 miles
  • 2022 – 191,141 miles
  • 2021 – 172,126 miles
  • 2020 – 159,628 miles
  • 2019 – 145,736 miles
  • 2018 – 137,209 miles
  • 2017 – 127,033 miles
  • 2016 – 93,422 miles
  • 2015 – 64,549 miles
  • 2014 – 50,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,387 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,387 miles (+11,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    262,387 miles
    Test number
    645081275079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure
  2. Pass251,248 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    251,248 miles
    Test number
    555023092900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail251,193 miles (+21,505)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,193 miles
    Test number
    383222568827
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation backwards (5.2.3 (i))
  4. Pass229,688 miles (+21,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    229,688 miles
    Test number
    507885264984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,596 miles (-243)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,596 miles
    Test number
    537242360497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail208,839 miles (+17,698)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,839 miles
    Test number
    725369362472
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass191,141 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,141 miles
    Test number
    678783026595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail190,771 miles (+18,645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,771 miles
    Test number
    529625675238
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  9. Pass172,126 miles (+12,498)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,126 miles
    Test number
    747190501031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,628 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,628 miles
    Test number
    839161151858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail159,568 miles (+13,832)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,568 miles
    Test number
    303013564674
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass145,736 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,736 miles
    Test number
    127828523710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,209 miles
    Test number
    809621985673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,209 miles (+10,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,209 miles
    Test number
    554729948872
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  15. Pass127,033 miles (+15,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,033 miles
    Test number
    522077869024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,811 miles (+18,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,811 miles
    Test number
    242691437200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut inner wall
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass93,422 miles (+11,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,422 miles
    Test number
    701519645819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,172 miles (+17,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    799522548887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,549 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    558112305226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,170 miles (+13,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,170 miles
    Test number
    987701535142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass50,460 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    928765514357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,828 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    196455104287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,634 miles
    Test number
    689496554165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 RFY

Does L21 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RFY is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 RFY?
The MOT on L21 RFY is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 RFY done?
L21 RFY was recorded at 262,387 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 17,458 miles a year.
Has L21 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RFY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 RFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 RFY find?
L21 RFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s + n/s; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s + n/s, and 2 more.

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