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R796 BAY

2004 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,466 mi
Last recorded138,466 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prado151,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 BAY
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 138,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 138,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,702 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 127,702 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,754 miles

OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Fail 27 Mar 2023 116,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,931 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH MINOR ADJUSTMENT

Fail 28 Mar 2022 104,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,590 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 87,394 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2018 77,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,869 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,290 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,680 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,020 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,380 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 53,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,282 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,861 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,256 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,607 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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R796 BAY is a 2004 Toyota Prado in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 151,101 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 Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R796 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R796 BAY is a 2004 Toyota Prado, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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