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LT54 VTM

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 VTM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 138,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,093 miles

front headlamps deteriorated

front reg plate damaged and deteriorated

nearside mirror damaged but still providing adequate view

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2024 116,354 miles

coil spring all corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Aug 2023 110,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 110,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 105,562 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 105,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,811 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,188 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,169 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,168 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,043 miles

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)

rear brake pads wearing thin and discs are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,881 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,595 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 39,595 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel trim damaged

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,071 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,827 miles

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)

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 VTM is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT54 VTM, 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 VTM is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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