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LN04 YFF

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,340 mi
Last recorded139,340 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 YFF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 139,340 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 139,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jan 2025 139,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also looks low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also looks low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but no effect on light output

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 135,217 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail lamp slightly damage

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 135,217 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail lamp slightly damage

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 134,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,286 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 130,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 117,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,240 miles

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

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,697 miles

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 105,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged but repaired

Rear bumper mountings damaged but not likely to become detached

Fail 7 Aug 2018 105,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged but repaired

Rear bumper mountings damaged but not likely to become detached

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,025 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,018 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,228 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,219 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 52,028 miles

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

N/S/F tyre deep cut (not enough to see cords)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,707 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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LN04 YFF is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN04 YFF, 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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LN04 YFF is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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