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PF58 MTJ

2008 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,494 mi
Last recorded175,494 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF58 MTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 175,494 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2026 175,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded and hole at spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 173,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 173,199 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and inner worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 170,870 miles

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

Offside Rear slight delay in brake

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 166,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 166,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 161,673 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 161,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 156,949 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 156,949 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 150,543 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 154,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 143,512 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 143,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,994 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 132,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 105,843 miles

Engine oil requires top up.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 105,843 miles

Engine oil requires top up.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,356 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 79,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2015 62,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,149 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,261 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,684 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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PF58 MTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PF58 MTJ, 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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PF58 MTJ is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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