2014 Toyota Prius 1.8L Hybrid electric · WR14 SVG

The 2014 Toyota Prius passed its most recent MOT on 16 February 2026 at 480,463 miles, but the certificate carries advisories that signal a worsening maintenance trend. Both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers are severely deteriorated, allowing ingress of dirt and moisture that accelerates joint wear. Front and rear brake discs are worn, pitted, or scored on both sides, and the nearside rear tyre has a cut. These are not fresh defects. The record shows a pattern of deferred wear items accumulating rather than being addressed promptly. The vehicle has covered roughly 40,000 miles per year over its twelve-year life, which is exceptionally high. Between February 2023 and February 2026, it added approximately 59,300 miles, with the final 19,000 miles accrued in the last twelve months alone. That intensity of use places heavy demand on suspension bushes, brake components, drivetrain mounts, and cooling system parts. The MOT record is relatively sparse for such a high-mileage vehicle, with only five tests logged over the past three years, which limits visibility into interim condition. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. Play in the steering rack inner joints was flagged in February 2025, and by February 2026 the ball joint dust covers had deteriorated severely, suggesting the rack and joints have been operating without proper protection. Check for clunking over rough surfaces and uneven inner tyre wear. The brake disc advisories at the most recent test indicate the discs have been in poor condition for some time; inspect for lipping, thickness variation, and scoring, and verify the condition of the pads. The nearside rear tyre cut warrants immediate replacement if the cords are visible. Beyond the MOT items, examine the underside for corrosion on subframes and suspension mounting points, given the mileage and age. The oil leak noted in February 2023 may have progressed, so inspect the engine and transmission for fresh weeping, particularly around the cam cover and driveshaft seals. The hybrid battery's state of health should be verified independently, as high-mileage Prius units can degrade without triggering a fault code. This vehicle has been driven hard and maintained to a minimal standard; any purchase should be priced accordingly, with a pre-purchase inspection focused on structural integrity and drivetrain wear.