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FT08 PFJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PFJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 94,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 79,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,559 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 76,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,737 miles

Rear discs corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,900 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall cut

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,900 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall cut

Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,544 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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FT08 PFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FT08 PFJ, 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 FT08 PFJ registered?

FT08 PFJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is FT08 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 PFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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