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EG54 ZGL

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,632 mi
Last recorded154,632 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZGL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 154,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 144,742 miles

Rear subframe & surroundings surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2019 139,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,439 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bolt missing but still secure

Fail 31 Aug 2018 126,434 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,065 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 115,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,596 miles

Play in the steering rack on both sides

Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,578 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Play in the steering rack on both sides

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in the steering rack on the o/s

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,785 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,785 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread.

exhaust centre and rear sections getting poor. Slight blow on rear section.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,465 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in tread.

exhaust centre and rear sections getting poor. Slight blow on rear section.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,848 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,783 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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EG54 ZGL is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EG54 ZGL, 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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EG54 ZGL is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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