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LM04 LGW

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,669 mi
Last recorded137,669 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 LGW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 137,669 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 137,668 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 133,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2023 128,885 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 125,435 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 118,611 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 118,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,450 miles

offside rear and front tyres slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,686 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,236 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,465 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 77,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 42,488 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,629 miles

stone chip to o/s front screen

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,145 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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LM04 LGW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LM04 LGW, 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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LM04 LGW is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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