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KU54 DCZ

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 DCZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 144,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 144,023 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,207 miles

offside and nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,306 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,410 miles

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,097 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,036 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread,

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

tread of nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,206 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,657 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,698 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,534 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,249 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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KU54 DCZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KU54 DCZ, 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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KU54 DCZ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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