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LS08 BDZ

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

387,766 mi
Last recorded387,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 BDZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 387,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 384,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 383,967 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 366,296 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 365,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 349,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Rear exhaust system leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2018 349,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust system leaking

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 336,691 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 336,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

EML iluminated

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 313,675 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 288,802 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 288,802 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 272,400 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 272,344 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light is on,front brake discs in poor condition,tyres need blowing up.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 254,782 miles

EML iluminated

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 253,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML iluminated

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 234,999 miles

Both headlights deteriated

EML iluminated

vehicle undertray insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2016 234,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Both headlights deteriated

EML iluminated

vehicle undertray insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2016 229,744 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 229,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 206,656 miles

EML iluminated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 206,656 miles

EML iluminated

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 187,337 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 169,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 148,877 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 148,877 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 130,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 119,847 miles

Offside rear light lens broken, not emitting direct white light.

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,517 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 72,487 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LS08 BDZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS08 BDZ, 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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LS08 BDZ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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