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HW53 FWZ

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,312 mi
Last recorded65,312 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FWZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,312 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,899 miles

Minor free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 19 Nov 2024 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack also has lateral movement at nearside front wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,586 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise both outer CV joints noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2021 54,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,159 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 45,131 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 45,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,880 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,174 miles

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

Rear exhaust has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,775 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,294 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,871 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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HW53 FWZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 HW53 FWZ, 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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What year was HW53 FWZ registered?

HW53 FWZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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