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LM53 ZPE

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ZPE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 96,331 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 55,907 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 55,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,618 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both nearside and offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,805 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 47,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,999 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,807 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 38,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,482 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 32,482 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,513 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jan 2014 21,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 16,985 miles

OSR light unit condensated but does not affect operation of lights

Fail 3 Jan 2013 16,985 miles

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

OSR light unit condensated but does not affect operation of lights

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,439 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,822 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,775 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 9,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,225 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 ZPE is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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