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GM04 HLG

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,802 mi
Last recorded176,802 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 HLG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 176,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 176,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 170,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 150,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 131,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,911 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 121,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 106,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 99,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,744 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 93,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,790 miles

Nearside Front CUT IN SIDEWALL ADVISE , RENEWALL

Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,790 miles

Nearside Front CUT IN SIDEWALL ADVISE , RENEWALL

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working renewed bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,415 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,450 miles

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

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

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

tread perishing on nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,764 miles

nsf tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,175 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,714 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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GM04 HLG is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GM04 HLG, 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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GM04 HLG is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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