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FE08 XGF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

343,865 mi
Last recorded343,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XGF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 343,865 miles

osr tyre tread bulging-uneven wear

wipers poor,underbody-suspension-pipes-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,oil spill,engine area rattle,bodywork neglected,suspension-brake rattle,ns reg light inop,front steering arm joints play,nsf shocker damp,front D bushes play

Fail 8 Oct 2025 343,864 miles

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

osr tyre tread bulging-uneven wear

wipers poor,underbody-suspension-pipes-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,oil spill,engine area rattle,bodywork neglected,suspension-brake rattle,ns reg light inop,front steering arm joints play,nsf shocker damp,front D bushes play

Pass 2 Oct 2024 304,941 miles

brakes-bearings noisy,front suspension arm bushes splitting,puncture nsr tyre,rear axle mounts rusting,both front steering arm joints play,ns mirror taped up

fuse-relay box cover missing,inner wings-arches-sills-underbody-suspension-axle-subframe-brakes-back plates-arms-pipes-running gear rusting,oil spill,brake discs scored-pitting

Fail 4 Mar 2024 284,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor-inner sill split (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached front lower trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes-bearings-suspension noisy,suspension-arms-springs-underbody-running gear rusting,battery low

oil dirty,front suspension arm bushes poor,osf steering arm joint play,ns mirror taped up,nsr tyre puncture,front calliper housing wearing-rattle,brake pads uneven wear-discs scored-pitting

os aim minimum,osf tyre low tread,rear brake pipes rusting,front outer cv boots damp-greasy,nsf wiring under arch needs securing

Pass 23 Aug 2023 262,045 miles

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Fail 22 Aug 2023 262,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords out ! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery weak,engine oil maxed,tracking requires attention,rear axle bushes poor,underbody-arches-units-suspension-pipes-running gear rusting-covers fitted,front reg plate

osf track rod boot greasy,osf spot light poor

Pass 8 Sep 2022 215,794 miles

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Fail 7 Sep 2022 215,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread bulged and cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drivers headlamp aim bottomed out,front reg plate poor,underbody-units-suspension-springs-arms-sills rusting,brake pipes greased over,osf balljoint greasy

rear brake pads uneven wear,front brake calliper units worn-rattling in housings,rear axle bushes poor,tracking requires attention

Pass 25 Nov 2021 188,355 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 188,331 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 182,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 176,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 166,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 154,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 143,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,977 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,964 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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FE08 XGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 FE08 XGF, 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 XGF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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