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LJ04 NTW

2004 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,405 mi
Last recorded152,405 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 NTW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 152,405 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle under seat.

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 150,043 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2025 150,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2024 147,780 miles

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2023 146,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cracking to tread.

Offside Rear cracking to tread.

slight oil leak.

underbody corrosions.

Pass 1 Jun 2022 144,720 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

n/s drop link ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,477 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 142,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 137,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 130,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 122,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,970 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,265 miles

both front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,265 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 103,822 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front grill damaged/insecure

nearside headlamp lens dull

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a deep cracks

offside rear tyre low in air pressure

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,192 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 90,684 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 84,497 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Oct 2011 84,497 miles

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

slight play in rack

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 NTW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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