2016 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · LT16 FEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 21 July 2026 at 268,042 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear as the vehicle ages and mileage increases. While the latest test is clean, the preceding three years indicate a pattern of developing faults related to the steering, suspension, and braking systems, suggesting that the high-frequency use is now testing the limits of various component assemblies. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 26,800 miles per year. Between October 2020 (128,750 miles) and November 2024 (248,092 miles), the car covered over 19,000 miles in four years. This rapid accumulation puts significant strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. The record shows a clean history between 2018 and 2020, but the increasingly frequent failures and advisories since 2021 correlate directly with this high-mileage usage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and front end. The record notes play in the steering rack inner joints in November 2023 and slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing by November 2024. These issues should be checked for noise or steering effort during a test drive to ensure they were rectified. The braking system also shows a history of neglect, with seriously weakened discs and pads flagged in 2020 and worn discs noted again in May 2024. The current state of the pads and rotors requires immediate verification. Consumables like tyres and wipers show recurring issues, with multiple entries for damage and tread depth failures between 2021 and 2023. While the vehicle recently passed without these faults, the buyer should verify that all tyres and rubber components have been replaced recently. Given the high mileage, an inspection of the chassis for corrosion and the exhaust system for integrity is vital, as high-mileage hybrid vehicles often suffer accelerated degradation of structural points and mounting bolts.