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LK53 UWV

2004 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,229 mi
Last recorded175,229 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UWV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 175,229 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body work damages in places

both rear light units cracked and damaged

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

general under body corrosion in all areas

slight grease seepages around both front drive shaft outer cv gaiter areas [securing clips slightly loose]

Pass 10 Jul 2025 171,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber slight splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

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

body work damages in places

nearside rear light unit cracked

slight grease seepages around both sides front drive shaft outer cv gaiter areas

Pass 17 Jul 2024 170,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body work some damages in places

nearside rear light unit cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2023 168,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 166,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 162,669 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damage

Pass 18 Mar 2020 158,220 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 158,212 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 155,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 144,264 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 144,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,730 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 134,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 113,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,108 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,162 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,382 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 97,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 60,765 miles

noise to front cv joints

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,169 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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LK53 UWV is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK53 UWV, 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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LK53 UWV is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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