2012 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · ANE 35R

The 2025‑10‑07 MOT at 134,337 miles passed, the only defect being an inoperative registration plate lamp under 4.7.1 (b) (i). Overall the vehicle remains roadworthy, and the maintenance trend is stable, with recurring brake pad wear and tyre defects persisting since 2023 but no new major failures recorded in the latest test. Mileage has climbed from 14,561 miles in January 2017 to 134,337 miles by October 2025, a total increase of 119,776 miles over 8.5 years, averaging about 14,100 miles per year, which is consistent with the typical 9,600 miles per year for a 14‑year‑old car. The interval between the 2023‑10‑06 test (96,721 miles) and the 2024‑10‑10 test (114,821 miles) covers 18,100 miles in a year, indicating regular use, while the 2024‑10‑01 failure at 114,500 miles and the subsequent 2025 pass show the vehicle has been driven without prolonged idle periods. A buyer should therefore examine the front and rear brake discs for pitting or scoring, measure pad thickness against the 1.1.13 (a) (ii) limits, inspect the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover for wear and dirt ingress, and verify the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components have repeatedly appeared on advisory lists. Tyre condition must be assessed for edge wear, bulges, cuts and tread depth, given the multiple 5.2.3 (d) and (e) failures, and the registration plate lamp wiring should be tested to confirm the 2025 advisory was rectified.