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GU04 KCJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,480 mi
Last recorded184,480 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 KCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 184,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 181,294 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 181,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 176,425 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 176,425 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 171,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 166,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 160,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 154,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2019 149,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 135,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 113,640 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 110,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 110,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,433 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 48,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,068 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 KCJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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