2008 Toyota Prius 1.5L Electric · YM08 FOH

The vehicle is currently recorded as failed in the most recent MOT on 21 July 2025, with numerous safety‑critical defects. The pattern over the last two years shows a clear deterioration: a pass in August 2024 was followed by an immediate fail on the same date, and the July 2025 test added further structural and brake failures, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. At 238,058 miles the 2008 Prius averages roughly 13,200 miles per year, well above the typical usage for a car of its age. The mileage rose from 210,345 miles in July 2022 to 225,110 miles by August 2023, then to 231,055 miles by August 2024, and finally to 238,058 miles in July 2025. The steady increase of about 6–7 k miles each year suggests consistent, relatively high mileage rather than long periods of storage, which accelerates wear on consumables and corrosion‑prone components. A prospective buyer should give priority to the floor‑pan and sill corrosion noted on both front sides, as well as the excessive rust on the rear suspension mounting areas. The missing off‑side rear brake back plate, corroded brake pipes, and severely weakened rear brake discs on both sides demand a thorough brake system inspection and likely replacement. The light oil mist on the nearside front shock absorber points to potential seal failure, while the worn front tyre at the minimum legal tread and uneven wear indicate tyre replacement is imminent. The exhaust leak, holed floor pan, and degraded bonnet retaining device all suggest the under‑body has been exposed to moisture and requires detailed rust remediation. Finally, the multiple headlamp aim failures, non‑functioning position lamp, and deteriorated registration plate lamp should be verified and corrected before the car can be considered road‑worthy.