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MJ58 PHY

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,646 mi
Last recorded112,646 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 PHY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 112,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,103 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 102,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,293 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image due to lens condition (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image due to lens condition (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 86,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,131 miles

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

Offside Front tyre damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2018 74,859 miles

Offside Front outer tyre wall small cut/damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,859 miles

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

Offside Front outer tyre wall small cut/damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,982 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres tread badly cracking

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,171 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2016 63,171 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,929 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,318 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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MJ58 PHY 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 MJ58 PHY, 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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MJ58 PHY is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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