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OU54 XTJ

2004 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,952 mi
Last recorded187,952 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 XTJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 187,952 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 187,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 178,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 171,511 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2022 163,205 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 163,205 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cover not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 157,929 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 152,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 148,705 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn slightly

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,492 miles

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

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

general under body wear

Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 130,268 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 130,268 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2013 124,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 124,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,113 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 106,097 miles

All discs corroding slightly

All pads getting low

Nearside rear light lense has hole in but not showing white light

Pass 21 Aug 2009 96,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 81,275 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,168 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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OU54 XTJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OU54 XTJ, 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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OU54 XTJ is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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