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LS04 BNU

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,058 mi
Last recorded148,058 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 BNU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 148,058 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And all components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 147,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And all components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 135,999 miles

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

general scaly corrosion to chassis & suspension

Fail 18 Aug 2023 135,990 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general scaly corrosion to chassis & suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2022 130,849 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle rear chassis is corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on its outer tread/edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on its outer tread/edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle beam bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear axle beam bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2021 123,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle beam bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear axle beam bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2020 116,964 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 116,866 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 114,573 miles

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,400 miles

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

front tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,220 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,081 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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LS04 BNU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LS04 BNU, 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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LS04 BNU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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