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EJ08 ZSX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

192,540 mi
Last recorded192,540 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZSX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 192,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 185,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 185,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 176,681 miles

front No plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside headlamp beam image weak

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & tread perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2020 176,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front No plate damaged

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside headlamp beam image weak

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & tread perished

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2019 169,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 163,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 152,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2018 147,497 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2018 147,497 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 125,048 miles

Under shields and Engine covers fitted. obscuring certain components

Pass 4 May 2016 113,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,076 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 113,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 98,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 56,278 miles

o/s wiper starting too split (2)n/s-r tyre small cut too cords (3)both rear tyres very slightly out of shape

Fail 23 May 2011 56,278 miles

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

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

o/s wiper starting too split (2)n/s-r tyre small cut too cords (3)both rear tyres very slightly out of shape

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 ZSX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EJ08 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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