2014 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · FX14 FZC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a shift toward reactive maintenance. While the Prius passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 105,079 miles, it initially failed that same session due to critical braking defects. The tester identified thin offside rear brake pads and a seriously weakened offside rear brake disc, alongside pitted front discs. This failure suggests that the previous owner neglected braking components until they reached legal failure limits rather than following a preventative service schedule. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,750 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 16,000 miles between the December 2024 test at 89,069 miles and the November 2025 test at 105,079 miles. This reflects a higher annual usage rate compared to the previous years, such as the 2023 test at 71,588 miles where the vehicle was otherwise clean, only failing on minor items like wiper blades and a registration plate lamp. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the repairs made in November 2025 were comprehensive. Given that the offside rear disc was flagged as seriously weakened, you should check for caliper sticking or uneven wear that might have caused premature deterioration. The vehicle's age and mileage also necessitate an inspection of the suspension bushes and rubber components, which are not explicitly highlighted in this record but are common points of failure on a Prius of this era.