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HN04 BVW

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

20,584 mi
Last recorded20,584 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 20,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2018 192,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 188,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 178,669 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2016 178,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 166,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear backplate corroded

offside rear back plate corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2015 166,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear backplate corroded

offside rear back plate corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 152,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 138,453 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 138,453 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,644 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 95,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,339 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 1 Jun 2009 83,339 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate cracked

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 9 Jun 2008
Fail 9 Jun 2008 68,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,576 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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HN04 BVW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HN04 BVW, 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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HN04 BVW is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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