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LT54 VTF

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,261 mi
Last recorded154,261 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VTF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 154,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 146,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,309 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 104,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,433 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,794 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 50,771 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,771 miles

offside rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,124 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,199 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,626 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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LT54 VTF is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT54 VTF, 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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LT54 VTF is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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