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WJ08 BCU

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,603 mi
Last recorded130,603 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 BCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not emitting a white light

Fail 6 Jun 2018 96,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not emitting a white light

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,387 miles

Eml on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s door mirror damaged

O/s/r lamp damaged and temporary repair,not showing white light

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,387 miles

Eml on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s door mirror damaged

O/s/r lamp damaged and temporary repair,not showing white light

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,764 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

childs seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 20 May 2014 50,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 37,060 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,555 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WJ08 BCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ08 BCU, 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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WJ08 BCU is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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