2007 Toyota Prius 1.5L Hybrid electric · MJ07 YPO

This 2007 Toyota Prius holds a current MOT valid from 15 January 2025, passing at 124,354 miles after rectifying defects identified on the same day. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the record reveals a pattern of minor recurring advisories rather than serious structural or mechanical deterioration. The most recent failure flagged both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers as no longer preventing dirt ingress, an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. These were rectified for the pass, but the nearside obligatory mirror remains slightly damaged, a defect carried over from the previous year. No corrosion, suspension component failure, or emissions-related faults have been recorded in recent years, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the June 2022 test at 104,382 miles and the January 2024 test at 109,770 miles, the Prius covered roughly 5,388 miles in approximately 19 months. From January 2024 to January 2025, the odometer climbed 14,584 miles to 124,354, a notable increase suggesting heavier use or a longer journey pattern in the most recent year. The annualised average of around 6,545 miles aligns with typical use for a 19-year-old vehicle, and there are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in the record to indicate a tampered or standing odometer. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The January 2024 test flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, rear brake pads wearing thin, and front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers severely deteriorated on both sides. Although the January 2025 pass suggests these items were addressed, the recurrence of dust cover deterioration points to a component that may require ongoing attention. Check the condition of the front anti-roll bar links and bushes for play, and inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping. The nearside mirror glass should be examined for cracks that could fail a future test. Given the Prius hybrid system, verify that the engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminates on ignition and that the hybrid battery health is sound, as the January 2024 failure recorded an inoperative MIL, a defect that was cleared but worth confirming has not returned.