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AEZ 4048

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,908 mi
Last recorded159,908 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 4048
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 159,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 154,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/front tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/front inner and outer edges worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 154,482 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/front tyre inner and outer edges worn

o/s/front inner and outer edges worn

Pass 7 Nov 2012 143,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock does not engage when key is removed.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 143,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock does not engage when key is removed.

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AEZ 4048 is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 97,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEZ 4048, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEZ 4048?

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What year was AEZ 4048 registered?

AEZ 4048 is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is AEZ 4048 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 4048 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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