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GM04 HLH

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,193 mi
Last recorded143,193 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 139,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,902 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,294 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear exhauast box leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cuts

Fail 10 Oct 2016 99,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cuts

Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 97,025 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,537 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight sidewall cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,123 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 83,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 153,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 127,086 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 127,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,049 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,757 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 HLH is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GM04 HLH, 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 HLH is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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