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EX54 ABV

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,088 mi
Last recorded162,088 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 ABV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 162,088 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Front washer jets partially blocked

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 149,429 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 149,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 134,789 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

o\s door mirror glass cracked

o\s\r tyre slightly cracking on tread area

rear number plate deteriorated but still clearly readable

Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,080 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,831 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 97,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,931 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,443 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 62,100 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,502 miles

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

rear no.plate starting to disfigure

small chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,060 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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EX54 ABV is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX54 ABV, 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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EX54 ABV is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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