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LK04 YKJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,886 mi
Last recorded198,886 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 YKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 198,886 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 198,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 194,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 187,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 180,064 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 172,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 163,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 155,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 148,041 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 148,041 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,301 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,401 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,123 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 109,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 101,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 94,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2011 94,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 84,021 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 18 May 2009 73,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 73,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,228 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,228 miles

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

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

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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LK04 YKJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LK04 YKJ, 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 LK04 YKJ registered?

LK04 YKJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LK04 YKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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