2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · RA62 EFJ
2013 Toyota Prius (1.8L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 270,495 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 270,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA62 EFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 270,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA62 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Toyota Prius (RA62 EFJ) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RA62 EFJ Mileage History
- 05/06/2023211,516 mi
- 05/06/2023211,516 mi
- 18/07/2024224,341 mi+12,825 mi
- 28/08/2025247,543 mi+23,202 mi
- 29/08/2026270,495 mi+22,952 mi
Average of roughly 18,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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