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LA04 AUU

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,347 mi
Last recorded183,347 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 AUU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 183,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both underside sills becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

hand brake travel

rear axle is becoming corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2017 174,241 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 174,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,620 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 162,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 15 Jul 2015 141,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,170 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 27,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,558 miles

Front brakes begining to bind slightly

Nearside wiper blade begining to scratch screen

Offside wiper rubber begining to split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,897 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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LA04 AUU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA04 AUU, 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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LA04 AUU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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