2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · FP62 YRE

The 2013 Toyota Prius presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 May 2026 at 267,413 miles with zero defects recorded. Every test in the available history has passed first time, and no advisories or failures appear at any point. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, that is an unusually strong record. It suggests the powertrain, braking system, suspension, and structural integrity have remained within acceptable tolerances throughout, with no recurring faults to flag. The mileage pattern tells a more complex story. Between 8 May 2023 at 167,091 miles and 1 May 2025 at 233,252 miles, the car covered roughly 66,161 miles in just under two years, averaging around 33,000 miles annually. That is well above the already high lifetime average of approximately 20,570 miles per year. The 17 August 2022 entry at 291,873 miles sits anomalously above the surrounding readings, which may indicate a data entry error, a mileage correction, or a brief period of exceptionally intensive use. Regardless, the overall trajectory confirms sustained high-mileage operation rather than light commuting. At 267,413 miles, the Prius has clearly been worked hard. Buyers should inspect the hybrid battery health carefully, as high-mileage hybrids often exhibit degraded cells or failing cooling fans not visible in a standard MOT. The inverter coolant pump and engine coolant condition deserve attention too. Check the front suspension lower arms and drop links for play, as these components wear faster under sustained high-speed motorway use. Examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, even though the most recent test showed no issues, because consumable condition can change rapidly at this mileage. The body and understructure warrant a close look beneath the car. Surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and sill edges is common on high-mileage vehicles of this age, particularly if long motorway journeys have exposed the underside to road salt. Inspect the exhaust system for corrosion at joints and flexi-pipes, and verify that the regenerative braking system transitions smoothly between friction and electric braking. The MOT record is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection by a hybrid-aware technician remains essential at this mileage.