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LJ04 MFW

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 MFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 154,247 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 154,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 146,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,248 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 142,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 132,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,783 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 128,260 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 128,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,570 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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LJ04 MFW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ04 MFW, 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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LJ04 MFW is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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