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BF54 AZU

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 AZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 299,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jun 2024 299,999 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full under the vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2024 299,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full under the vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 289,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 16 Jun 2023 289,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 22 Dec 2022 276,197 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 15 Dec 2022 276,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail excess corrosion - rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 246,177 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 246,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 6 Jan 2021 220,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 192,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 169,354 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 169,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 167,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 28 Apr 2017 160,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 146,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sill (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 146,950 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sill (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 139,123 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 139,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 131,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,505 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,761 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,220 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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BF54 AZU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BF54 AZU, 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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BF54 AZU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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