2009 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · GJ09 TFZ
2009 Toyota Prius (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 205,049 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ09 TFZ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 205,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ09 TFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Prius (GJ09 TFZ) between December 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 24 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
GJ09 TFZ Mileage History
- 05/12/201111,703 mi
- 21/11/201215,367 mi+3,664 mi
- 18/11/201327,339 mi+11,972 mi
- 01/12/201445,608 mi+18,269 mi
- 05/11/201560,159 mi+14,551 mi
- 08/11/201675,954 mi+15,795 mi
- 14/11/201792,890 mi+16,936 mi
- 14/11/201792,890 mi
- 08/04/2019118,508 mi+25,618 mi
- 15/07/2019122,385 mi+3,877 mi
- 19/12/2019135,756 mi+13,371 mi
- 06/07/2020146,102 mi+10,346 mi
- 18/01/2021158,526 mi+12,424 mi
- 24/06/2021170,209 mi+11,683 mi
- 04/01/2022190,480 mi+20,271 mi
- 22/06/2022206,170 mi+15,690 mi
- 22/06/2022206,178 mi+8 mi
- 28/12/2022222,794 mi+16,616 mi
- 10/02/2023227,226 mi+4,432 mi
- 05/06/2023227,239 mi+13 mi
- 06/12/2023237,795 mi+10,556 mi
- 20/05/2024245,522 mi+7,727 mi
- 24/05/2024245,630 mi+108 mi
- 14/06/2024246,870 mi+1,240 mi
- 14/06/2024246,872 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2024253,561 mi+6,689 mi
- 15/11/2024253,597 mi+36 mi
- 20/05/2025173,747 mi-79,850 mi
- 12/11/2025188,340 mi+14,593 mi
- 12/11/2025188,341 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/2026205,049 mi+16,708 mi
Average of roughly 13,380 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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