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LR04 VTP

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VTP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,169 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth inner edge, 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 90,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,499 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 83,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,801 miles

Offside Front wearing outer edges

both wipers slight smearing

Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,801 miles

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

Offside Front wearing outer edges

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,384 miles

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

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

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

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 27 Mar 2012 17,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,554 miles

The rear tyre rubber is beginning to perish and cracks have formed on the tyre tread.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,556 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 11,556 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,223 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 VTP is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VTP, 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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What year was LR04 VTP registered?

LR04 VTP is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 VTP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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