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NY04 HFS

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,417 mi
Last recorded85,417 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 HFS
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 85,417 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 85,417 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2024 84,344 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 83,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,738 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 79,682 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp repaired with tape.

Rear bumper insecure.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear lamp repaired with tape.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,354 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear lamp repaired with tape.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 72,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,356 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,223 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,729 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,550 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,931 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,987 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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NY04 HFS is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 NY04 HFS, 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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NY04 HFS is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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