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GY04 EFF

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,214 mi
Last recorded146,214 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 EFF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 134,273 miles

Corroded underneath

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,321 miles

Corroded underneath

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

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

O/s/r outer sill damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 118,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corroded underneath

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

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

O/s/r outer sill damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,072 miles

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,205 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 110,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,402 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,261 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 95,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,070 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,902 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,929 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,200 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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GY04 EFF is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 GY04 EFF, 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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GY04 EFF is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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