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LM53 HZF

2004 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,407 mi
Last recorded72,407 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HZF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,936 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2024 60,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,187 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,001 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,397 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,928 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,966 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 44,126 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 10 Feb 2017 44,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 4 Feb 2016 41,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,631 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,493 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,602 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 10,799 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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LM53 HZF is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LM53 HZF, 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 LM53 HZF registered?

LM53 HZF is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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