2014 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · LR64 OLK

The Toyota Prius currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 18 March 2026 at 262,837 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend looks improving, as the vehicle has cleared its last two tests without any advisories or failures. This indicates the immediate mechanical concerns from earlier in the year have been addressed. Covering 262,837 miles over twelve years equates to an annual average of roughly 21,900 miles, which is exceptionally high for a Prius of this age. The mileage accumulation shows an intense period of use between January 2025 at 232,530 miles and January 2026 at 261,399 miles, adding nearly 29,000 miles in just twelve months. Since then, the mileage has tapered off significantly, covering only 1,438 miles between January and March 2026. Such heavy usage accelerates wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushes, and braking systems. A buyer should inspect the steering rack closely, given the advisory for nearside play in the steering rack inner joint recorded on 22 January 2025 at 232,530 miles. Although subsequent tests cleared this defect, the extreme mileage suggests the inner joint may have degraded again or the initial repair was temporary. The failure on 10 January 2026 for front inner tyre tread depth below 1.0mm points to deferred basic upkeep, yet the clean pass just four days later indicates the tyres were replaced. Given the high mileage, a thorough physical inspection of the suspension coil springs, brake discs, and calipers is essential to identify any binding or corrosion that might not yet trigger a MOT failure but will require imminent attention.