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GK54 YSM

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

297,320 mi
Last recorded297,320 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YSM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 297,320 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 290,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 284,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 277,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 277,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 269,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 269,107 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 256,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 247,307 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 247,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 235,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 215,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 215,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 189,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 189,740 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 165,758 miles

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

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

engine mangement light on dash indicating a fault

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

n/s/f position lamp slightly dim still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 12 Mar 2014 165,758 miles

engine mangement light on dash indicating a fault

n/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

n/s/f position lamp slightly dim still visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 14 Mar 2013 140,370 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brakes squeal when applied or wheels rotated

eml on

nsr brake pads look low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 140,370 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brakes squeal when applied or wheels rotated

eml on

nsr brake pads look low

Fail 7 Mar 2012 116,022 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 116,022 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,678 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,646 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,997 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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GK54 YSM is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK54 YSM, 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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GK54 YSM is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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