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DY54 USP

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,904 mi
Last recorded162,904 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 USP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 162,904 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 162,904 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 159,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 151,563 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 150,777 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 147,664 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,704 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 121,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,693 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 98,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,071 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 86,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside and offside front brake discs excessivly corroded

advise nearside and ofside rear brake discs excessivly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front disc's appear slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear disc's (inside) appear slightly scored

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,342 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 49,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,265 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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DY54 USP is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY54 USP, 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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DY54 USP is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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