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GJ54 ZYR

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,821 mi
Last recorded165,821 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ZYR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 165,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 165,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 162,508 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 152,858 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 143,398 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 134,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 134,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 126,186 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 123,088 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved camera to outside of windscreen swept area

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes to nearside & offside rear flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2018 111,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 106,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 20 May 2016 99,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 93,347 miles

oil level on minimum

transmission coolant low

Pass 19 May 2014 86,725 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 86,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 80,269 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 74,678 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 74,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 67,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,722 miles

NSR tyre outer tred starting to crack.

Pass 22 May 2009 51,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 43,720 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,021 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 ZYR is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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