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KM54 YCN

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,133 mi
Last recorded131,133 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 YCN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 131,133 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2025 131,126 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,198 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear suspension rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2024 128,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,362 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2023 125,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2022 123,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2021 121,033 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Severely Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2017 107,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,946 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,243 miles

Nearside front diff oil seal slight leak.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,712 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,880 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,472 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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KM54 YCN is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KM54 YCN, 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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KM54 YCN is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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