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GV54 PVY

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,301 mi
Last recorded146,301 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 PVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 146,301 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 145,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lamp case unit slightly cracked.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 144,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 144,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 133,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2016 133,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2015 126,151 miles

Centre Rear tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Front tyre has chunks out of the outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear tyre has a slight indent in the outer side wall

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 114,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 114,831 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 106,165 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 82,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,705 miles

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

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

Front number plate deteriorating

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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,360 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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GV54 PVY is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV54 PVY, 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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GV54 PVY is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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