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WJ58 MDF

2008 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,358 mi
Last recorded143,358 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 MDF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 143,358 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,773 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 21 Oct 2024 135,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,978 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 129,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,254 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,608 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 79,860 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 79,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,007 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not checked, Seat cover fitted.

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR door damaged

Rear wiper split

Water pump leaking

Fail 17 May 2018 76,007 miles

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

Central Rear seatbelt not checked, Seat cover fitted.

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR door damaged

Rear wiper split

Water pump leaking

Pass 10 May 2017 68,831 miles

Coolant leak from water pump ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 58,907 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 50,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,316 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,982 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/front tyre BALD ON INNER TREAD EDGE AND IS BORDER LINE

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,859 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

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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WJ58 MDF is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ58 MDF, 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 WJ58 MDF registered?

WJ58 MDF is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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