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Black · Electric · 2011

LM61 BSUMOT history

LM61 BSU is a black electric Toyota Prius first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 25 of 36 MOT tests, with 362,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM61 BSU black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
362,590 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
36
25 passed · 11 failed
Per year
24,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BSU was last recorded at 362,590 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
362,587 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
24,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 362,590 miles
  • 2024 – 333,934 miles
  • 2023 – 325,415 miles
  • 2022 – 323,542 miles
  • 2021 – 298,460 miles
  • 2020 – 276,725 miles
  • 2019 – 246,802 miles
  • 2018 – 209,926 miles
  • 2017 – 173,539 miles
  • 2016 – 145,249 miles
  • 2015 – 118,321 miles
  • 2014 – 91,748 miles
  • 2013 – 57,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass362,590 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 18 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass362,590 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    362,590 miles
    Test number
    592459805849
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail362,587 miles (+28,653)3 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    362,587 miles
    Test number
    117250519201
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass333,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    333,934 miles
    Test number
    223477038945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail333,934 miles (+8,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,934 miles
    Test number
    363944205619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass325,415 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    325,415 miles
    Test number
    753456060956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail325,413 miles (+1,871)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,413 miles
    Test number
    470718768590
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass323,542 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    323,542 miles
    Test number
    905113286148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail323,540 miles (+13,149)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,540 miles
    Test number
    607424820773
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass310,391 miles (+11,931)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    310,391 miles
    Test number
    713760488255
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass298,460 miles (+2,657)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    298,460 miles
    Test number
    855773195374
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror cover missing
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass295,803 miles (+9,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    295,803 miles
    Test number
    879364483192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass286,499 miles (+9,774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    286,499 miles
    Test number
    609111983792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mudguard missing

  13. Pass276,725 miles (+11,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    276,725 miles
    Test number
    847019545812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass265,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    265,003 miles
    Test number
    698604837041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail265,003 miles (+18,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,003 miles
    Test number
    648159048269
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  16. Pass246,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    246,802 miles
    Test number
    314010300925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail246,802 miles (+19,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,802 miles
    Test number
    476162113834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  18. Pass227,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    227,138 miles
    Test number
    882618763313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail227,138 miles (+17,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,138 miles
    Test number
    960827770635
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  20. Pass209,926 miles (+19,853)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    209,926 miles
    Test number
    572363525738
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  21. Pass190,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    190,073 miles
    Test number
    631113806221
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail190,073 miles (+4,996)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,073 miles
    Test number
    386639531466
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass185,077 miles (+11,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    185,077 miles
    Test number
    786228798225
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass173,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    173,539 miles
    Test number
    712599595271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Fail173,537 miles (+19,084)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,537 miles
    Test number
    246547083764
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass154,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    887084212082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail154,453 miles (+9,204)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,453 miles
    Test number
    949938180371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass145,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,249 miles
    Test number
    523544940305
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail145,249 miles (+12,160)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,249 miles
    Test number
    418064923104
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass133,089 miles (+14,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    986198206876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  31. Pass118,321 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,321 miles
    Test number
    863630213824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass105,512 miles (+13,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,512 miles
    Test number
    827468505087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass91,748 miles (+18,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,748 miles
    Test number
    425684604238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass73,204 miles (+16,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    515051624027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass57,113 miles (+17,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    688247293124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass39,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    256448713082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 BSU

Does LM61 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BSU is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BSU?
The MOT on LM61 BSU is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 BSU done?
LM61 BSU was recorded at 362,590 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 24,837 miles a year.
Has LM61 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BSU has failed 11 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 BSU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 BSU find?
LM61 BSU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front upper macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides, and 5 more.

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