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CJ53 UCV

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,778 mi
Last recorded211,778 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UCV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 211,778 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 189,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both side jacking points corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2022 169,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 132,007 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 119,795 miles

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

both rear under sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 119,795 miles

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

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

both rear under sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush unbonding

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

both headlight lenses dull

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 115,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush unbonding

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

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

both headlight lenses dull

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,379 miles

front no plate cracked

o/s front tyre worn cracked and perished slide wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

rear cross axle torsion bar cortroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 112,379 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

o/s front tyre worn cracked and perished slide wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

rear cross axle torsion bar cortroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad less than %50

Fail 19 Jan 2016 105,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour Disscoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad less than %50

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded slightly

front brake discs slightly corroded

front no plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded slightly

n/s front tyre cracked and perished and worn down to leagal limit

rear brake pade worn uneven

stone chip zone A and B front screen

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,435 miles

both front brake discs corroded

front no plate cracked

o/s rear tyre has a nail in not repairable

Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,435 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

front no plate cracked

o/s rear tyre has a nail in not repairable

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,195 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 65,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 51,506 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 51,506 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 37,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,045 miles

Front 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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CJ53 UCV is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CJ53 UCV, 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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CJ53 UCV is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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