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LA04 XTP

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

260,385 mi
Last recorded260,385 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XTP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 260,385 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 246,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 226,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 194,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 194,716 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 161,425 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 161,425 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 140,234 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting near to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 133,254 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 133,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 119,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 94,437 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 88,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2014 88,740 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,278 miles

front tyres have some age cracking

rear tyres are stepped

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,747 miles

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 29,902 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 XTP is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LA04 XTP, 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 LA04 XTP registered?

LA04 XTP is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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