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AK54 TOU

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,839 mi
Last recorded180,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 180,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 180,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 176,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 176,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 176,377 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 176,377 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 157,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 144,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2016 131,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2015 118,542 miles

nearside front door and wing damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2015 118,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front door and wing damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen cracked nearside

Fail 28 Oct 2013 94,650 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen cracked nearside

Pass 11 Oct 2012 82,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,860 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,244 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,676 miles

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)

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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AK54 TOU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric 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 AK54 TOU, 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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AK54 TOU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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