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GY54 RLX

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,967 mi
Last recorded152,967 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 RLX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 152,967 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 152,967 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 175,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 175,998 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 174,465 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 161,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 153,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,601 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,746 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 140,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,744 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 133,744 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,254 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,012 miles

o/s/r tyre cracks outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2013 118,004 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracks outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,349 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 92,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,637 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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GY54 RLX is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY54 RLX, 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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GY54 RLX is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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