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AF53 VSV

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,521 mi
Last recorded157,521 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VSV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 157,521 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 157,520 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 153,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 135,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,499 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 129,499 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s + n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 121,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,467 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,880 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,551 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 49,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,531 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 41,531 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 39,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,553 miles

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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AF53 VSV is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF53 VSV, 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.

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AF53 VSV is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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