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GK53 MWJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,755 mi
Last recorded194,755 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MWJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 194,755 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 183,930 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 183,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 164,144 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 164,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 141,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 121,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 121,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 103,469 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 75,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,991 miles

radial cracks in n/s/f tyre where sidewall meets tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,762 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,995 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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GK53 MWJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK53 MWJ, 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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GK53 MWJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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