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GL04 HFA

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,655 mi
Last recorded181,655 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 181,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 142,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 105,889 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 105,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,349 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 79,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,892 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 71,892 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,670 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,306 miles

Creaking from Steering Rack

Pass 20 May 2008 39,884 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 39,884 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 33,077 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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GL04 HFA is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL04 HFA, 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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GL04 HFA is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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