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GY04 VUK

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

282,200 mi
Last recorded282,200 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VUK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 282,200 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 272,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 264,419 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 264,419 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 246,801 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 236,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 201,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 170,683 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 157,603 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 157,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 140,821 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 140,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 125,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 125,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 103,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 88,444 miles

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

advise brake discs are nearly excessivley worn

advise front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 May 2010 88,418 miles

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

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

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

advise brake discs are nearly excessivley worn

advise front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,237 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Deep cuts in all tyre treads, ply or cords not exposed.

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly, still legible and secure.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,237 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Deep cuts in all tyre treads, ply or cords not exposed.

Front registration plate deteriorated slightly, still legible and secure.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,328 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 21 Sep 2007 31,080 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 VUK is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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