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GL04 NLY

2004 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

203,072 mi
Last recorded203,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 NLY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 203,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 193,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 180,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,669 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 146,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 88,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 88,120 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,280 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,280 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)

Pass 12 May 2017 81,462 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2016 78,139 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily to inner edges. recomend replacement and tracking check/adjustment.

Pass 13 May 2015 75,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,056 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,799 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 22,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 22,017 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 NLY is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GL04 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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