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DY04 PFA

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

137,579 mi
Last recorded137,579 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 PFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 137,579 miles

All Underbody Slight Surface Corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,326 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 135,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,486 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,778 miles

Most of the underbody has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,827 miles

Corrosion on underside of the vehicle

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under Car Corroded

n/s/f wiper split.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,666 miles

Under vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,923 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,600 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,697 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,391 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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DY04 PFA is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY04 PFA, 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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DY04 PFA is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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