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ME54 MJS

2008 Toyota Prius

Grey Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

197,522 mi
Last recorded197,522 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME54 MJS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 197,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 197,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 182,777 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 182,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 176,990 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 176,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 169,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle level sensor broken

Fail 6 Jan 2023 169,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle level sensor broken

Pass 8 Jan 2022 160,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Missing

Nearside Rear Axle Level Sensor Broken

Fail 7 Jan 2022 160,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle Level Sensor Broken

Pass 8 Jan 2021 149,655 miles

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

foglight lense fell off during test

suspension level sensor broken

Fail 5 Jan 2021 149,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

foglight lense fell off during test

suspension level sensor broken

Pass 31 May 2019 132,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 132,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 115,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before rear box (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2017 102,535 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm very worn inner edge + poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to outer side wall+ cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm very worn inner edge + poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit damage to outer side wall+ cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,044 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,065 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,522 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,522 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 49,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on inner raised tread edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer raised tread edge

Pass 25 May 2011 37,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 May 2011 37,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded on outer faces

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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ME54 MJS is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ME54 MJS, 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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ME54 MJS is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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