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OU53 DNJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,268 mi
Last recorded155,268 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 DNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 155,268 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 155,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 144,660 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 144,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 120,548 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,684 miles

Offside Rear inner edge damage

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear inner edge damage

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,671 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,671 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,443 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,443 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear hand brake cable affected to exhaust gas leak from exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,661 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 80,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,140 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 59,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,691 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,279 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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OU53 DNJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OU53 DNJ, 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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OU53 DNJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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