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BJ54 FAU

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,946 mi
Last recorded204,946 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 204,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 204,946 miles

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

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced product over headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 175,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded sliightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 148,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bolding edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b cracked within spec (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlamps slightly faded o/s/f and n/s/f

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes splitting a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil below min

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,338 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 120,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release and middle belt (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,012 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 99,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,126 miles

Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 87,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 77,118 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 3 Jan 2015 77,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing from inner edge

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,469 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,900 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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BJ54 FAU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ54 FAU, 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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BJ54 FAU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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