2011 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · LS11 OEL

The Toyota Prius holds a current MOT pass dated 27 February 2026 at 140,294 miles, yet this followed a failure on 25 February 2026 at 140,291 miles for rear brake discs seriously weakened and rear pads below 1.5 mm. The maintenance trend is worsening for braking components despite a rapid rectification. Recurring offside front lower suspension arm rear bush wear and a damaged nearside side repeater lens carried through from the prior year's test. Mileage climbed from 105,604 in February 2024 to 119,628 by February 2025 and reached 140,294 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 14,000 miles in the first interval and 20,600 in the latest, both above the long term average of 9,353 per year for a fifteen year old vehicle. The recent acceleration in use coincides with deferred brake servicing rather than diligent upkeep. A buyer must inspect the rear brakes in person. The tester recorded pitted discs in February 2025 that progressed to serious weakening and minimal pad thickness by February 2026, implying the previous owner ignored early advisories. Examine the offside front lower suspension arm rear bush, flagged worn but not excessive in both 2025 and 2026, as it indicates tolerated wear. The central exhaust mounting defect from February 2025 warrants an underside check despite the subsequent pass. Tyre care looks neglected. A February 2024 failure showed exposed cords on the offside front tyre and edge wear on the nearside, while the February 2026 test listed the offside front again close to the legal limit on edges. The windscreen carries multiple chips noted as non obstructing. No structural corrosion or chassis faults appear in the record, though fitted under trays limit visual access to floor panels.