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HY04 UXG

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,457 mi
Last recorded163,457 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 UXG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 163,457 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 162,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 162,494 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 155,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 141,005 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 141,003 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 130,685 miles

nearside cv boot perished

nearside rear tyre close to limit and below limit on edges

offside headlight lens cloudy

rear tyre valve stems perished

slight blow from centre exhaust

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside cv boot perished

nearside rear tyre close to limit and below limit on edges

nearside wing mirror loose

offside headlight lens cloudy

rear tyre valve stems perished

slight blow from centre exhaust

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,620 miles

o/s head lamp lens cloudy

Fail 1 Jul 2015 118,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s head lamp lens cloudy

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 92,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,600 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 68,600 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,991 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,530 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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HY04 UXG is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY04 UXG, 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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HY04 UXG is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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