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2004 Toyota Prius
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ExpiredMileage
160,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight seepage + noisy (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers + shields fitted
covers + shields fitted
parking travel
under vehicle + all steering / suspension corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides slight seepage + noisy (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
covers + shields fitted
covers + shields fitted
parking travel
under vehicle + all steering / suspension corroded
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp slightly loose
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel flap not staying shut
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges
Rear wiper rubber split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear wiper rubber split
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)
both rear tyres starting to perish
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LM53 ZRE is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 ZRE, 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 ZRE is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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