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LR04 BYW

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 BYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 65,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,211 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,508 miles

Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracked rear lamp unit

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,946 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge. Also has 1 nail.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. Also has 1 nail.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,127 miles

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

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

steering intermediate shaft knocking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,082 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 28,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,099 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 23,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,427 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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LR04 BYW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR04 BYW, 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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LR04 BYW is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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