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AX53 KLA

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

226,192 mi
Last recorded226,192 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KLA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 226,192 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear flexi pipe insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rears near axle mounting area welded covered in under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 226,192 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear flexi pipe insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both rears (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rears near axle mounting area welded covered in under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 217,388 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 217,385 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 208,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 208,604 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 198,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 194,016 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2020 190,136 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 180,311 miles

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 165,104 miles

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

Underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front (1.7.5a)

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

Under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 25 May 2016 142,257 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 May 2016 142,181 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Front discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2015 131,031 miles

headlights starting to discolour

heat shield around fuel tank loose

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 28 May 2014 121,176 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2014 121,176 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2013 110,762 miles

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2012 100,368 miles

rear brake pads and discs wearing

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 May 2011 90,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 80,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,324 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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AX53 KLA is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX53 KLA, 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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AX53 KLA is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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