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HD53 YBC

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

193,206 mi
Last recorded193,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 YBC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 193,206 miles

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle bush slightly worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 193,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle bush slightly worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 182,966 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 183,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 177,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill damage

Pass 1 Jul 2021 174,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 172,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 168,063 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 162,225 miles

Nearside mirror secured by tape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 157,496 miles

Nearside outer sill

Pass 30 Jun 2016 150,656 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Jul 2015 145,870 miles

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

N/S outer sill damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 138,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S wing mirror secured by tape

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,201 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 108,538 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jul 2009 104,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 99,275 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,622 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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HD53 YBC is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HD53 YBC, 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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HD53 YBC is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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