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DS04 VNM

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

193,124 mi
Last recorded193,124 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 VNM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 193,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 188,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 182,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 182,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers excessively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/sf inner steering rod excessively worn

o/s/f inner steering rod excessively worn

Pass 16 Aug 2021 177,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 177,191 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 171,844 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged repaired with tape, no sharp edges exposed.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 160,211 miles

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

Offside Rear light cover slightly broken

Pass 26 Jul 2018 153,440 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 153,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 142,979 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,734 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 132,734 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,025 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 122,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 113,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 105,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 71,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,433 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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DS04 VNM is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DS04 VNM, 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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DS04 VNM is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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