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LV54 DCE

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

5,759 mi
Last recorded5,759 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 5,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 204,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 173,616 miles

Front Number plate peeling off slightly but doesn’t affect anything

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 141,328 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2018 130,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,855 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 102,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,000 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,444 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear in inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,469 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,529 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,859 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,054 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 17,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LV54 DCE is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV54 DCE, 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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LV54 DCE is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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