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DN53 TYG

2004 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,411 mi
Last recorded141,411 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 TYG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,411 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front worn/low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside including calipers and subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 131,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 124,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,697 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Both rear brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded.

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

Nearside outer sill dented at front and rear.

Offside front outer brake pad wearing thin.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,276 miles

Both rear brake pipe to rear flexy pipes rusty.

Front brake pipes to flexy pipes starting to rust.

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,383 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges.

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

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and small cuts in tread,recommend replace soon.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres bald on edges.

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

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly.

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

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and small cuts in tread,recommend replace soon.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and getting down on tread,replace soon.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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DN53 TYG is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN53 TYG, 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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DN53 TYG is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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