2015 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · FJ15 MLL

The Prius presents a solid mechanical baseline as of its most recent MOT on 6 February 2026 at 59,210 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That clean result marks a notable improvement over the January 2020 test on 20 January 2026 at 58,931 miles, when both front tyres were flagged for worn edges and tread approaching the 1.6 mm legal limit. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and currently improving, with the latest pass indicating that the immediate tyre wear issues identified four months prior have been addressed through replacement rather than simply re-tested. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. Across roughly eleven years, the car has covered 59,210 miles, averaging approximately 5,383 miles per year. The annual test records confirm this low-intensity pattern, with the odometer advancing from 31,940 miles in January 2023 to 59,210 miles by February 2026, a gain of approximately 27,270 miles over three years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden accumulations in the data. The record is clean and consistent, suggesting the vehicle has been used for short, regular journeys rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which is a positive indicator for hybrid battery and drivetrain health. Despite the clean recent result, the recurring tyre wear pattern flagged in January 2026 warrants closer physical inspection. Both the nearside front outer and offside front inner tyres were worn unevenly, a classic symptom of misaligned tracking, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorated front dampers allowing excessive camber shift under load. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension and steering geometry inspected on a four-post lift, paying particular attention to lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages. Uneven front tyre wear on a Prius can also point to the regenerative braking system placing higher demand on the front axle, so the condition of the front brake discs and pads should be verified for uneven deposits or binding calipers. The low annual mileage and consistent MOT passes suggest the previous owner maintained the vehicle adequately, but the absence of any advisories across five consecutive tests since 2023 also means there is no documented evidence of proactive preventative work such as brake fluid changes, coolant replacement, or hybrid inverter coolant servicing. A buyer should verify these items independently, particularly the condition of the exhaust system and underbody for corrosion given the vehicle's age, and request proof of hybrid battery health testing given the Prius's sensitivity to prolonged short-journey use.