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FD04 HEJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,452 mi
Last recorded208,452 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 208,452 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 190,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 168,452 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 168,448 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole boot panel around battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 154,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 145,536 miles

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2022 145,414 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp lens turning opaque

Front pipe heat shield corroded and insecure at fixing point

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

Nearside Rear Noise from brake/ wheel

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower boot panel around battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 140,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 140,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 136,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,668 miles

Nearside Front lens cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2019 130,668 miles

Nearside Front lens cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front tyre wearing low.

both rear axle bushes splitting from metal backing.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 123,486 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor dropping down. (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low.

Offside Front tyre wearing low.

both rear axle bushes splitting from metal backing.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust heat shield insecure(fueltank)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 115,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust heat shield insecure(fueltank)

water pump leaking(no coolant in expansion tank)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,418 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 102,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,747 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,802 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,661 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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FD04 HEJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD04 HEJ, 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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FD04 HEJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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