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LD54 VTA

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

215,221 mi
Last recorded215,221 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VTA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 215,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 215,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 194,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 184,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 184,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 160,706 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 157,758 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 157,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 152,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 148,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 139,005 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 139,005 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 127,007 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,007 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 103,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,420 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,032 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,603 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,603 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,504 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 41,894 miles

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

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

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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LD54 VTA 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 68%.

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 LD54 VTA, 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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LD54 VTA is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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