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DK53 HUA

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HUA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,784 miles

Emissions not tseted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 94,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 94,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 68,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,535 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,741 miles

no emisions hybrid

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,613 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 35,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,179 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,571 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge

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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DK53 HUA is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK53 HUA, 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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DK53 HUA is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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