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LW53 HWC

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,643 mi
Last recorded109,643 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HWC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 109,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 103,155 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2024 103,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 100,197 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under the body

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,984 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,575 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 90,575 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,297 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 84,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,263 miles

One horn out of two not working

Some stop light led's not working on o/s/& n/s

both headlamps lenses opaque

front wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Jan 2014 61,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,546 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,400 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 60,400 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,440 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,857 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 21,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,173 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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LW53 HWC is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LW53 HWC, 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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LW53 HWC is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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