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DA04 VMR

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,326 mi
Last recorded132,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 132,326 miles

under seal applied underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2024 126,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal applied to under vehicle brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes imbalanced

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

underbody under sealed

Fail 22 Jan 2022 116,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber spring mount plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal applied to under vehicle brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes imbalanced

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

underbody under sealed

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat spotted

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat spotted

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

Pass 20 May 2019 101,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 90,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,572 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,718 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 70,718 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 May 2015 59,012 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 59,012 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 51,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,041 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 34,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 28,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 16,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 16,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,576 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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DA04 VMR is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 VMR, 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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DA04 VMR is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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