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LM53 UGO

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,288 mi
Last recorded179,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 UGO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 179,288 miles

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

Lower general rust all over under vehicle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

du to wet weather un able to check some of component

Fail 3 Jun 2026 179,260 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Lower general rust all over under vehicle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

du to wet weather un able to check some of component

Pass 24 May 2025 174,873 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Lower general body rust all over under vehicle

Nearside Rear bumper not secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2025 174,873 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Lower general body rust all over under vehicle

Nearside Rear bumper not secure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 165,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 165,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 157,683 miles

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

Offside offside front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Nov 2022 157,682 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside offside front wing mirror cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2021 147,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,732 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2019 134,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 125,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2017 117,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 117,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 110,019 miles

brake pad low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,453 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 103,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,894 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 83,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,715 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,715 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,448 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 UGO is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LM53 UGO, 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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LM53 UGO is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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