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GJ54 GVG

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,448 mi
Last recorded160,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 GVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 160,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front both also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened and offside rear and bushes also cracking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,790 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted inspection for corrosion cant be seen

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted inspection for corrosion cant be seen

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted inspection for corrosion cant be seen

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 155,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire near to fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted inspection for corrosion cant be seen

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted inspection for corrosion cant be seen

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted inspection for corrosion cant be seen

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 150,010 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded inc rear inner sill both side

under seal covering under body

Fail 30 Dec 2023 150,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded inc rear inner sill both side

under seal covering under body

Pass 7 Jan 2023 138,074 miles

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

Vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 31 Dec 2021 129,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,229 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 120,223 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 95,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,268 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,754 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,512 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 61,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,186 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,012 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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GJ54 GVG is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ54 GVG, 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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GJ54 GVG is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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