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GY04 VUH

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

193,594 mi
Last recorded193,594 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 193,594 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 193,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 186,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 180,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension area is corroded.

oil level low.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 180,521 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear suspension area is corroded.

oil level low.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 173,595 miles

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

fuel filler pipes from neck to tank corroded

headlamp lenses show deterioration / patterns weak / o/s most

Fail 6 Oct 2017 173,584 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

STRONG ADVISE rear brake pads worn very low near minimum thickness / discs show deterioration / corrosion

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

fuel filler pipes from neck to tank corroded

headlamp lenses show deterioration / patterns weak / o/s most

Pass 15 Nov 2016 170,370 miles

auxiliary belt shows cracking

rear brake hand brake shoes inside rear discs noisy when wheels rotated.

rear brake pads wearing low

recommend tracking

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules and pipework

Fail 15 Nov 2016 170,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and low on outer edge

auxiliary belt shows cracking

rear brake hand brake shoes inside rear discs noisy when wheels rotated.

rear brake pads wearing low

recommend tracking

slight corrosion on brake hose ferrules and pipework

Pass 28 Oct 2015 164,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front creaking when brakes applied

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 148,480 miles

o/s/r tyre shows wear on edges monitor

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 158,472 miles

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

o/s/r tyre shows wear on edges monitor

oil level very low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 152,666 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 146,305 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 146,297 miles

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

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

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

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 142,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 137,580 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 128,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 117,683 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 117,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Shallow cuts in treads and sidewalls of all tyres.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 93,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,331 miles

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

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 VUH is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY04 VUH, 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 VUH is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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