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CA04 ZFL

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ZFL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 299,999 miles

both rear axle mounting area corroded but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2025 299,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear axle mounting area corroded but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2024 297,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 297,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 284,501 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 271,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 260,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 248,746 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 236,036 miles

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

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

Rear suspension mounting slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2018 219,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 214,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 206,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 197,086 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 197,086 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor hanging down (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 184,906 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 184,906 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 151,298 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 151,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,323 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,190 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,040 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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CA04 ZFL is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CA04 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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