2015 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · PO15 OWJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 112,929 miles was a pass, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. This failure revealed multiple critical issues including worn front brake pads, tyres at the legal limit limit, and perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers. The presence of these faults suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical defects when necessary to pass the annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,266 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 79,097 miles and the 2025 test at 112,929 miles, the car covered 33,832 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 11,200 miles annually. There is no evidence of long periods of standing or unusual spikes in mileage, though the consistent use explains the expected level of wear on rubber and braking components noted in the record. A buyer should focus inspection on the braking system, as the rear discs have been flagged for pitting and scoring since at least 2024. The 2025 failure showed front brake pads were below the 1.5mm safety threshold, indicating the system may be nearing its next service interval. Furthermore, the front anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers failed in 2025 should be inspected for physical damage, as ingress here often leads to premature joint failure. Given the history of perishing tyres noted in 2022, a thorough check of all tyre sidewalls and suspension bushings is essential to ensure no hidden cracking or degradation has occurred.