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LM57 HXJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

301,105 mi
Last recorded301,105 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 HXJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 301,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 263,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 261,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 256,571 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 250,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 246,248 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 241,632 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 239,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 218,195 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 190,587 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Nov 2016 190,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 190,217 miles

anti slip worn smooth

Fail 1 Nov 2016 190,217 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

anti slip worn smooth

Pass 17 May 2016 166,363 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,367 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 150,367 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 139,268 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,307 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 103,495 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 103,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,970 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to wall not to cords

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 46,930 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LM57 HXJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LM57 HXJ, 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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LM57 HXJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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