2014 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · ET14 CSF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 389,075 miles, it failed that same day due to multiple defects across lighting, steering, and braking systems. The recurring nature of steering linkage and hinge issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses components when they reach the point of MOT failure threshold. At 389,075 miles, this twelve-year-old Prius has covered exceptionally high mileage, averaging over 32,000 miles per annum. Between the July 2024 at 342,767 miles and the January 2025 at 366,043 miles, the car covered 23,276 miles in just six months. This rapid rate of accumulation places significant stress on the hybrid drivetrain, suspension bushings, and braking components. The clean-sheet record from July 2024 stands as an anomaly given the subsequent failures in high-mileage tests. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and steering integrity. The record shows a history of play in track rod ends and damaged ball joint dust covers, which are critical safety items at this mileage level. The buyer should also inspect the front brake pads and discs, as the tester flagged them as thin in early 2026. The persistent deterioration of the driver's door hinge, noted in every test since 2025, indicates localized corrosion that may eventually compromise the structural integrity of the door assembly if left untreated.