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CA51 MCJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,251 mi
Last recorded160,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 MCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 160,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 149,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,515 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 127,515 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 117,555 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,640 miles

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

car seat in rear

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,436 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,062 miles

long travel parking brake.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,630 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,515 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,033 miles

n/s/f drop link boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,572 miles

n/s front anti roll bar end top link joint cover split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,930 miles

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

o/s rear tyre spliting in tread

Pass 2 May 2007 16,788 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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CA51 MCJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CA51 MCJ, 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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CA51 MCJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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