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GU04 KBX

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,145 mi
Last recorded125,145 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 KBX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 125,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,007 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,462 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 88,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,197 miles

Front discs pitted slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 71,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front discs pitted slightly

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,211 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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GU04 KBX is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GU04 KBX, 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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GU04 KBX is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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