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MA04 HEU

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,292 mi
Last recorded157,292 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 HEU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,292 miles

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

Damage to front of vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and innersills and some areas covered with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 157,292 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Damage to front of vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and innersills and some areas covered with underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 149,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

underbody and all suspension components and axle covered with underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,747 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,848 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 125,847 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 110,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,471 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 99,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 83,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,780 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Both front wheel bearings noisy.

Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,739 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 48,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,035 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 27,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,484 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 11,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,976 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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MA04 HEU is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MA04 HEU, 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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MA04 HEU is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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