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EK54 TWJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,391 mi
Last recorded151,391 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 TWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 151,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 122,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 121,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,091 miles

Offside os sun visor drops from resting position intermitantly

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 115,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside os sun visor drops from resting position intermitantly

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,588 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,962 miles

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

exhaust rear pipe leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2020 97,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 97,382 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,211 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,211 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,959 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,921 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,018 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,018 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,055 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre perished/ cracking on outer edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,665 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,858 miles

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Fail 23 Dec 2010 33,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre begining to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,698 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,854 miles

Both front tyres very low on edges

Both front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,154 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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EK54 TWJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EK54 TWJ, 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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EK54 TWJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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