TOYOTA PRIUS2004 · 1.5L Other

The 2004 Toyota Prius presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 22 November 2025 at 105,900 miles passed with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive passes from 2021 to 2024 with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is clearly stable, with no worsening mechanical faults or recurring advisories across the five-year MOT span. Recorded mileage sits at 105,900 against a 22-year lifespan, averaging roughly 4,814 miles per year. The test history shows light annual use: 91,393 miles in September 2021, rising to 95,909 by September 2022, 97,918 in September 2023, 101,699 in September 2024, and 105,900 in November 2025. Gaps between tests never exceed thirteen months and accumulation stays under 4,500 miles per year. Such low, consistent mileage implies the car spent long periods idle or covered short urban trips, with no rapid wear cycles from high-distance driving. A clean MOT sheet with no flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion does not guarantee absence of latent issues on a 22-year-old hybrid. Prolonged standing typical of low mileage often degrades rubber seals, tyres, and brake calipers through lack of movement. The buyer should physically inspect the hybrid battery cooling system, underbody structural integrity for hidden rust, and confirm the braking system is free from binding after storage. Given the sparse but unbroken pass record, previous owners appear to have kept basic statutory testing current without neglect. The absence of advisories suggests consumables were addressed before each test. A pre-purchase inspection remains prudent to verify real-world condition beyond the DVSA data.