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GV54 PVZ

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,196 mi
Last recorded177,196 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 PVZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 177,196 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 177,196 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 172,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 165,726 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2023 158,663 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 158,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 151,629 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 151,614 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 139,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,494 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2020 124,494 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,288 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,072 miles

REAR EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,210 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 63,981 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 57,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,063 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,911 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 PVZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV54 PVZ, 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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What year was GV54 PVZ registered?

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

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