2013 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric (clean) · RV63 ABF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its latest test in June 2026 at 153,177 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where the owner addresses specific faults only after a failure occurs. While the most recent failure in May 2026 regarding a structural bulge in the offside front tyre was rectified quickly, the history of recurring mechanical and wear component failures suggests that while the car is kept operational, it relies on the MOT cycle rather than proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage recently, specifically the nearly 15,000 miles covered between May 2024 and December 2025, and another 12,000 miles between December 2025 and June 2026. This steady use indicates the car is a regularly driven, which explains the consistent wear on consumables like brake pads and wiper blades seen throughout the records over the last five-year period. A buyer should scrutinise the braking system, as the record shows a persistent issue with thin pads and worn discs appearing in both 2022 and 2024. The 2024 failure of the anti-roll bar linkage indicates that suspension components are beginning to reach the end of their service life, necessitating a physical inspection of all rubber bushes and joints for excessive play. Furthermore, the major exhaust leak recorded in late 2023 at the manifold to catalytic converter joint should be verified to ensure the repair was comprehensive and has not developed further corrosion or leaks since then.