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LX54 PKE

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,875 mi
Last recorded262,875 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 262,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 262,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 256,011 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 250,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 250,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 232,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 208,882 miles

front disc slighty rusted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 205,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 205,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 200,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel release leaver loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

No coolant in reservoir

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tailgate trim loose could fall off

rear exhaust joint leaking gasses onto fuel tank heat shield

Fail 31 Aug 2018 200,237 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel release leaver loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

No coolant in reservoir

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tailgate trim loose could fall off

rear exhaust joint leaking gasses onto fuel tank heat shield

Pass 1 Sep 2017 195,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 1 Sep 2017 195,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 188,381 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 182,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 182,571 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing retaining clip missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 158,031 miles

Rear exhust blowing slightly and hitting the body

Pass 27 Sep 2012 142,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 128,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 114,397 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 114,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 103,287 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r lower bumper damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2009 103,287 miles

n/s/r lower bumper damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 91,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,041 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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LX54 PKE is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX54 PKE, 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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LX54 PKE is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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