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BP53 YXB

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

266,911 mi
Last recorded266,911 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 YXB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 266,911 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 257,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 257,705 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 241,541 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front obligatory mirror trim cover damaged

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear chassis and inner sill area within 30 cm of front stub axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 226,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corroded and rusty (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side rear stub axle front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper grill and fog lamps missing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 207,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 207,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 185,561 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r axle bush heavily split

slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 185,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 172,343 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2017 155,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 142,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 130,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 115,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 101,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 101,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,171 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake discs all round are discoloured

some slight wear to front tyre raised sections

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side front tyre just above legal limit

o/side front tyre just above legal limit

rear n/side tyre just above legal limit

rear n/side tyre light cracking in tread pattern.

Fail 18 Jan 2008 32,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,111 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 21,664 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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BP53 YXB is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BP53 YXB, 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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BP53 YXB is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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