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PL04 UEY

2004 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 UEY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 120,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 116,599 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 112,639 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 112,639 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 93,904 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 86,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,881 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills and chassis slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 75,881 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills and chassis slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 67,416 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 55,977 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,101 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 47,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,310 miles

under body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres are startint to crack inside treads

both rear tyres are starting to crack inside treads

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,963 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,313 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 UEY is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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