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BT04 KLA

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,781 mi
Last recorded141,781 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 KLA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 141,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 137,769 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 134,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 134,510 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened with all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 129,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 122,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 122,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 112,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 92,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 15 Jan 2014 82,554 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,713 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2012 68,713 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,961 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,538 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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BT04 KLA is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT04 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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BT04 KLA is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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