2007 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · CE57 TSX

The 2025‑09‑03 MOT at 140,683 miles resulted in a pass, but the vehicle carries a long list of advisories that reveal ongoing mechanical concerns. Recurring corrosion of the rear coil springs, persistent wear of the rear brake disc and pads, and repeated notes on suspension arm pins and bushes indicate a pattern of neglect rather than improvement, suggesting the maintenance trend remains concerning despite the recent pass. The recorded mileage of 140,683 miles at 19 years equates to roughly 7,400 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. However, the interval from the 2022‑09‑12 test (123,665 miles) to the 2023‑09‑05 test (128,765 miles) adds 5,100 miles in just over eleven months, and the jump from the 2024‑09‑09 test (135,057 miles) to the 2025‑09‑03 test (140,683 miles) shows an accumulation of about 5,600 miles in a single year, indicating periods of heavy use rather than long idle intervals. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear coil springs for severe corrosion, the rear brake disc and pads for pitting and excessive wear, and the condition of all four tyres, which have shown perishing and deformation in recent tests. Additional focus on the suspension arm pins and bushes, the oil leak noted in 2025, the broken ride height sensor, and any exhaust leaks will confirm whether the listed advisories reflect isolated wear or a systemic lack of preventative maintenance, which is critical for assessing long‑term reliability.