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LJ57 ZHY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ZHY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 96,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slight corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn edges. Slight damage outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 91,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and slightly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly worn edges. Slight damage outer sidewall and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and slightly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,460 miles

Center heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 86,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,444 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,964 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,964 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,487 miles

Offside Front 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 ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge also has a small chunk out of the outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,103 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,585 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 50,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 38,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,686 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,710 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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LJ57 ZHY is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ57 ZHY, 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 LJ57 ZHY registered?

LJ57 ZHY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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