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FH08 ECX

2008 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,468 mi
Last recorded122,468 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ECX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 122,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens up to 50% of reflecting surface defective or damaged

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 122,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens up to 50% of reflecting surface defective or damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,051 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,402 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 101,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 95,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,568 miles

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on inner edge and misshaped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 87,568 miles

N/S/R tyre worn slightly on inner edge and misshaped

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,912 miles

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 78,911 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,273 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,442 miles

items removed from view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,736 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,747 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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FH08 ECX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH08 ECX, 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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What year was FH08 ECX registered?

FH08 ECX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is FH08 ECX safe to buy?

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