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MF08 WFW

2008 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,788 mi
Last recorded142,788 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 WFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 142,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,214 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,507 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,141 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,290 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,002 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,222 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,178 miles

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

small cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,276 miles

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

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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MF08 WFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MF08 WFW, 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 MF08 WFW registered?

MF08 WFW is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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