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FE08 XFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,998 mi
Last recorded155,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 155,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake caliper creeks.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Heat shield missing.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 149,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield missing.

Pass 5 Jul 2024 142,710 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2024 142,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 135,481 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2023 135,478 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 127,174 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper creaking.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and in tread. Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper creaking.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and has a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,578 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,797 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,797 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,487 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 90,581 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

O/S wiper split

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,460 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,538 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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FE08 XFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE08 XFW, 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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FE08 XFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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