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EJ54 AYL

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AYL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 112,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,248 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,632 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,052 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,057 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,268 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,979 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,204 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,160 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,672 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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EJ54 AYL is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJ54 AYL, 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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What year was EJ54 AYL registered?

EJ54 AYL is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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