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YO53 HES

2004 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,842 mi
Last recorded174,842 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Prius97,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 HES
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 174,842 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly damaged

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

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 153,907 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDER HEAVY CORRODED

Fail 31 Aug 2024 153,907 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDER HEAVY CORRODED

Pass 29 Dec 2022 153,428 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 153,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,741 miles

Front to rear both sides inner under sill corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated mist leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR FOUR WHEELS BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated MIST LEAK (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 149,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 147,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 137,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 130,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 112,414 miles

Movement in drivers seat

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

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 102,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,923 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 98,705 miles

Knocking heard from cv joints when driving vehicle into test station

OSF seat not smooth on runners in operation forwards and backwards

Rear bumper cracked - no sharp edges pretruding

Fail 8 May 2012 98,704 miles

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

Knocking heard from cv joints when driving vehicle into test station

OSF seat not smooth on runners in operation forwards and backwards

Rear bumper cracked - no sharp edges pretruding

Pass 11 May 2011 77,571 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 77,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f seat has some movement

Pass 14 May 2010 55,888 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,896 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,795 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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YO53 HES is a 2004 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YO53 HES, 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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What year was YO53 HES registered?

YO53 HES is a 2004 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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