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OV04 NUC

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,985 mi
Last recorded124,985 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 NUC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 124,985 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 124,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,746 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,908 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2017 41,983 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,241 miles

all road tyres perishing on outer sidewalls to tread, all 6 years old but ok for mot reasons

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,330 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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OV04 NUC is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV04 NUC, 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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OV04 NUC is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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