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PJ53 LPF

2004 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 LPF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 129,906 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 129,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,857 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 125,857 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,732 miles

Nail in both N/S front and rear Tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 112,732 miles

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

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

Nail in both N/S front and rear Tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,674 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering Rack Bushes has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 100,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate poor light output (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Driver (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,021 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,990 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,137 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,917 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 57,917 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake inbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,948 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 41,948 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,124 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,651 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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PJ53 LPF is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PJ53 LPF, 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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PJ53 LPF is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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