2011 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LF60 ETT

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness status, but the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 30 December 2025 at 158,381 miles showed a pass following a failure for a blown position lamp and a defective headlamp lens. While the immediate safety-critical failures were addressed, the recurring nature of suspension-related leaks and brake system corrosion suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they threatened to fail an MOT test. At 158,381 miles over 15 years, this Prius has averaged approximately 10,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and another 13,300 miles covered since. This steady mileage suggests the car has been used regularly, which also places standard wear and tear on the hybrid drivetrain and aging suspension components. A buyer must focus closely on the suspension and braking systems, as the record highlights multiple persistent issues. The offside rear shock absorber showed misting oil in late 2025, while the nearside front shock was flagged in late 2024. More concerning is the rear brake pipe found corroded and intentionally covered in grease during the December 2025 test, which often indicates an attempt to hide structural decay. The previous report of a binding nearside rear brake in 2023 further suggests that the calipers or cylinders may be nearing the end of their functional life. The vehicle also shows signs of minor neglect, such as windscreen damage noted across three consecutive years between 2023 and 2025. The failure in November 2024 for a tyre below the legal 1.6mm limit indicates that basic consumable maintenance was occasionally overlooked until inspection. A thorough physical inspection should verify the current condition of the brake lines and the state of the anti-roll bar ball joints to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last recorded entries.