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MH04 RZW

2004 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,411 mi
Last recorded154,411 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 RZW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 154,411 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 151,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 151,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 147,472 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 147,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 144,060 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 144,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 141,118 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 141,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 130,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,583 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 124,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 120,641 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 120,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 106,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 May 2015 106,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2014 97,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 92,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 85,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 85,274 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,655 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 70,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 70,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,956 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 45,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear 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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MH04 RZW is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MH04 RZW, 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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What year was MH04 RZW registered?

MH04 RZW is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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