2014 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LB64 XRO

With nearly 192,500 miles on the odometer and twelve years of service, this Prius presents a working profile defined by heavy use and an MOT record that is largely functional but shows intermittent component wear. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, suggesting that immediately prior to that inspection the vehicle was presented in a tidy condition. However, the broader trend is not one of consistent cleanliness. In July 2025 a minor defect was flagged for severe deterioration of the front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, and the July 2024 inspection identified thinning brake pads on both axles alongside an obscured under-tray. The same July 2024 visit produced a Dangerous failure for a nearside front tyre with tread depth below the 1.6mm legal minimum, paired with an advisory for the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. Taken together, the record indicates a vehicle that has remained broadly roadworthy across four tests but has produced a recurring pattern of chassis, braking, and tyre attention points that warrant close scrutiny. The recorded mileage is unusually high for a 2014 Prius, averaging roughly 16,000 miles per year over its life, which is well above typical hybrid taxi-and-private-use averages and indicates sustained long-distance or commuter use. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing history to suggest extended periods off the road, and the accumulation appears continuous. Mechanically, this mileage profile means that the hybrid powertrain, high-voltage battery, brake actuators, suspension bushes, and engine mounts have all absorbed substantially more duty cycles than the average example. Consumables such as discs, pads, tyres, and 12V auxiliary battery will have been replaced multiple times, and the inspection record confirms that front and rear pads were already flagged as thinning in mid-2024. Higher-mileage hybrids also carry a greater risk of inverter coolant pump wear, transaxle seepage, and HV battery cell degradation, none of which fall under MOT scope but are relevant to any purchase decision at this mileage. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priorities are to verify that the anti-roll bar linkage has been renewed or at least re-greased since the 2025 advisory, and to confirm that the front and rear brake pads and discs have been replaced within the last 12,000 miles. On a test drive, listen for clonks or hollow knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as worn anti-roll bar drop links and bushes commonly produce a dull rattle that worsens on cornering. Check for steering vagueness, uneven tyre wear across the front axle, or a feeling of the car not settling cleanly into a corner, all of which would suggest the suspension refresh was incomplete. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without sponginess; any judder under light or heavy braking indicates likely disc run-out or pad bedding issues, and uneven pull to one side points to a binding caliper or a flexible hydraulic line. Given the Dangerous tyre defect recorded in 2024 and the advisory for edge wear on the opposite side, inspect the current front tyres closely for both tread depth and even wear across the full surface, and confirm they are a matched pair on the same axle. Because under-trays were noted as obscuring components in 2024, any pre-purchase inspection should specifically request that they be removed so the subframe, rear suspension arms, and brake lines can be visually examined for surface corrosion or fluid contamination, particularly given the high annual mileage and likely exposure to winter road salt. Finally, while MOT records cannot confirm the state of the hybrid system, the high odometer reading warrants a dedicated health check of the HV battery pack, transaxle, and inverter coolant system through a Toyota specialist before committing to purchase.