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ML58 ELX

2008 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,045 mi
Last recorded243,045 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 ELX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 243,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 243,045 miles

Offside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 240,025 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Nov 2021 236,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 227,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 227,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 220,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 214,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 214,509 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 176,113 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 176,027 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 144,090 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under carriage and chassis in places (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 134,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,473 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,009 miles

front discs heavily lipped/corroded

rear discs badly pitted/corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,845 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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ML58 ELX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML58 ELX, 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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ML58 ELX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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