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BRZ 4301

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,472 mi
Last recorded185,472 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 4301
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 185,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bothside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 185,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bothside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 181,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 173,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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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BRZ 4301 is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRZ 4301, 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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What year was BRZ 4301 registered?

BRZ 4301 is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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