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HS04 XWX

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,946 mi
Last recorded178,946 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 XWX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 178,946 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 178,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 173,955 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 173,834 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 169,775 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 169,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 167,851 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 167,851 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 164,525 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 159,578 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 159,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 156,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 152,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,669 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 14,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,877 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 108,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,545 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,075 miles

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 17 Aug 2007 43,840 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HS04 XWX is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HS04 XWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS04 XWX registered?

HS04 XWX is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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