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HY53 CXV

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,901 mi
Last recorded206,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 206,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 206,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 199,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 187,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 170,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,117 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,595 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Dec 2019 120,306 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 120,306 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,071 miles

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

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 115,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,712 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 112,712 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion And offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 96,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion And offside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,824 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,605 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 13 Jan 2011 30,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,358 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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HY53 CXV is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY53 CXV, 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 HY53 CXV registered?

HY53 CXV is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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