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GY04 HLK

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

178,556 mi
Last recorded178,556 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 178,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 170,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 162,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 150,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 140,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 134,175 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,577 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 120,795 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,004 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,152 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,363 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,769 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 HLK is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HLK, 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 GY04 HLK registered?

GY04 HLK is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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