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HJ04 NCU

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,230 mi
Last recorded134,230 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 NCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,230 miles

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

rusty around rear subframe mounts.

rusty rear brake back plate

rusty underside of vehicle + rusty rear subframe.

strong advise play in steering rack.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 134,230 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rusty around rear subframe mounts.

rusty rear brake back plate

rusty underside of vehicle + rusty rear subframe.

strong advise play in steering rack.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 131,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rusty suspension components

very rusty underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 127,962 miles

rusty suspension components

rusty underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,960 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + worn front discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside worn nearside cv joint

rusty rear sub frame + rusty suspension components

rusty under side of car

Fail 14 Sep 2022 124,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + brake discs are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rusty rear sub frame + rusty suspension components

rusty under side of vehicle

tracking needs checking

worn nearside cv joint.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,981 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rusty under side of car

Fail 25 Aug 2021 120,981 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside + offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rusty under side of car

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,855 miles

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

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

nearside front cv joint noisy ?

rusty underside vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 116,250 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight rusty underside vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2018 109,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,744 miles

noise from n/s drive shaft

rusty around rear suspension mounts

slight play o/s of steering rack.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 76,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,685 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 63,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,244 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,641 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 31,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HJ04 NCU 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 HJ04 NCU, 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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HJ04 NCU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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