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EJ08 OZH

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 OZH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 142,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 134,768 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 112,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,208 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,099 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 77,305 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,093 miles

engine covers fitted & under body

Fail 4 Sep 2015 70,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine covers fitted & under body

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,989 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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EJ08 OZH is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ08 OZH, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ08 OZH is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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