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LL53 ACF

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,038 mi
Last recorded143,038 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 ACF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 143,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 129,236 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 129,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 122,719 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 122,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 111,570 miles

Rear sub frame rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2023 111,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 95,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 75,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 67,457 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges also cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2016 59,509 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,728 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 54,727 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,345 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 32,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 25,155 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,701 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,209 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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LL53 ACF is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LL53 ACF, 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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LL53 ACF is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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