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2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,647 mi
Last recorded209,647 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 URL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 209,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 200,414 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 192,250 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 178,015 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 177,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 157,960 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 157,908 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 157,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 150,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 150,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 137,107 miles

Service brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Jan 2016 137,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 122,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 122,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 107,056 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 97,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,806 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 92,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 84,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,510 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 45,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,466 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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EK04 URL is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK04 URL, 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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EK04 URL is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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