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CA04 GFZ

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,853 mi
Last recorded250,853 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 GFZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 250,853 miles

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

general surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2025 250,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

general surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Oct 2024 244,134 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 244,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 231,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and Nearside Headlights need Polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 231,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and Nearside Headlights need Polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 215,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 203,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 190,166 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 190,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 188,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 186,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 185,478 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 185,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 183,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 181,507 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 181,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 179,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 177,172 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 163,812 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 143,158 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 119,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 119,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 102,070 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 101,674 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,377 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 85,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CA04 GFZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA04 GFZ, 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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CA04 GFZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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