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Black · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 JZEMOT history

LS12 JZE is a black hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 249,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LS12 JZE black Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
249,787 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
19,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JZE was last recorded at 249,787 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 12,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,489 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,298 miles
Average per year
19,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,787 miles
  • 2025 – 237,489 miles
  • 2024 – 234,441 miles
  • 2023 – 228,339 miles
  • 2021 – 203,865 miles
  • 2020 – 185,630 miles
  • 2019 – 171,252 miles
  • 2018 – 142,262 miles
  • 2017 – 106,456 miles
  • 2016 – 74,096 miles
  • 2015 – 43,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,787 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,787 miles (+12,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    249,787 miles
    Test number
    590759090608
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass237,489 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    237,489 miles
    Test number
    957063948388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass234,441 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    234,441 miles
    Test number
    821280596414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail234,434 miles (+6,095)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,434 miles
    Test number
    777045693330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass228,339 miles (+24,474)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    228,339 miles
    Test number
    352291749703
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass203,865 miles (+5,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,865 miles
    Test number
    100418470737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass198,097 miles (+12,467)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    198,097 miles
    Test number
    461785136726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,630 miles
    Test number
    873613929521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail185,630 miles (+1,814)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,630 miles
    Test number
    374939760286
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass183,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,816 miles
    Test number
    924164115603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,816 miles (+12,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,816 miles
    Test number
    575385305535
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass171,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,252 miles
    Test number
    443458242161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail171,252 miles (+11,583)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,252 miles
    Test number
    845966937948
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass159,669 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    159,669 miles
    Test number
    663884823501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass157,866 miles (+15,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    157,866 miles
    Test number
    318236138245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass142,262 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,262 miles
    Test number
    574429725793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    105348751691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail140,512 miles (+17,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,512 miles
    Test number
    911533904283
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  19. Pass122,630 miles (+16,174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,630 miles
    Test number
    288004552608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,456 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,456 miles
    Test number
    635877793870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,141 miles (+14,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,141 miles
    Test number
    954171110241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,924 miles (+15,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    388589543241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,096 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,096 miles
    Test number
    353960258247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,320 miles (+13,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    266665534238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    558486052230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,388 miles (+14,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    403956208438
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass43,432 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    601206499218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,801 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,801 miles
    Test number
    187102595062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 JZE

Does LS12 JZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JZE is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JZE?
The MOT on LS12 JZE is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 JZE done?
LS12 JZE was recorded at 249,787 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 19,136 miles a year.
Has LS12 JZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JZE has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 JZE 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 LS12 JZE find?
LS12 JZE passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing slightly noisy both; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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