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HG54 HVW

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,174 mi
Last recorded148,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 148,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 148,172 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 141,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 141,290 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 130,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 123,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 121,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle and rear axle all corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 117,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle and rear axle all corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,247 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,148 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,959 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY STICKING RECOMMEND REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT

Pass 2 Nov 2016 97,163 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,152 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,438 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY STICKING

Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,851 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 90,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,133 miles

nearside front tyre tread is wearing slightly at inner edge

offside front tyre tread is wearing slightly at inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,555 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,301 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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HG54 HVW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG54 HVW, 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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HG54 HVW is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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