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EJ04 FVY

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,826 mi
Last recorded143,826 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2025 143,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 139,279 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 136,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,270 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,266 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,235 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,972 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,040 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,993 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,139 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,244 miles

knoscing from nsf cv joint.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

knoscing from nsf cv joint.

wipers streaking

Fail 25 Jun 2011 63,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2011 63,553 miles

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

all rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,284 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,797 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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EJ04 FVY is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EJ04 FVY, 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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EJ04 FVY is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 July 2004.

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