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GY04 SZL

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,963 mi
Last recorded100,963 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 SZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,403 miles

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,339 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 56,821 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 9 May 2012 56,821 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 6 May 2011 50,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,719 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 43,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,580 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,872 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 SZL is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY04 SZL, 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 SZL is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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