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GU54 YTH

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

209,914 mi
Last recorded209,914 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 YTH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 209,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 208,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler metal pipes rusty.

underside of car rusty.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 208,818 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler metal pipes rusty.

underside of car rusty.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 205,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four outer casings rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 205,423 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four outer casings rusty. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 200,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracked/worn/perished

Fail 4 Aug 2022 200,011 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

auxiliary drive belt cracked/worn/perished

Pass 28 Jul 2021 195,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 190,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

underside of car corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 190,448 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

underside of car corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 187,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 183,039 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 183,039 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 179,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 167,529 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 166,980 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 150,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,149 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,900 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 102,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,161 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,643 miles

1/. Both front brake discs and brake pads worn. Pads friction material low, and discs 'lipped'

2/. Front offside and rear nearside tyres low tread on outer edges. Both tyres worn to tread wear indicators on edges. Consider early replacement as 'only just' legally compliant.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,095 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner & outer edges but still legal

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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GU54 YTH is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GU54 YTH, 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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GU54 YTH is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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