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PL04 BVY

2004 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

221,505 mi
Last recorded221,505 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 BVY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 221,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear corroded and covered with underseal protection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 221,503 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear and both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded front and rear all spring and rear axle corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 220,076 miles

Both side sills corroded

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Lower panel corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside wing mirror cover slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 218,469 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /fuel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 216,324 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both side radius arm bush worn

all suspension components corroded

both side sills and suspension mounting area corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 216,021 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 216,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 211,485 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension mounting area slightly corroded

front both side and nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2020 208,431 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 199,692 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 188,103 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 176,915 miles

coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded

nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2018 162,401 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 138,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 136,202 miles

rear tyres worn low

Fail 9 Sep 2016 136,198 miles

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,477 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,472 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,132 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,132 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 63,636 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,296 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 38,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,933 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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PL04 BVY is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 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 PL04 BVY, 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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PL04 BVY is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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