2004 Toyota Prius 1.5L Electric · YC54 ETZ
2004 Toyota Prius (1.5L, electric). First registered 20 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 223,075 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC54 ETZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2021
- 223,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC54 ETZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Prius (YC54 ETZ) between November 2007 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YC54 ETZ Mileage History
- 03/11/200733,350 mi
- 09/12/200846,375 mi+13,025 mi
- 09/12/200846,375 mi
- 07/12/200958,659 mi+12,284 mi
- 20/01/201171,028 mi+12,369 mi
- 16/01/201283,227 mi+12,199 mi
- 12/01/201392,898 mi+9,671 mi
- 06/01/2014105,833 mi+12,935 mi
- 16/01/2015114,516 mi+8,683 mi
- 11/02/2016122,905 mi+8,389 mi
- 18/01/2017129,519 mi+6,614 mi
- 21/12/2017144,512 mi+14,993 mi
- 19/12/2018147,447 mi+2,935 mi
- 12/10/2019151,010 mi+3,563 mi
- 20/10/2020184,501 mi+33,491 mi
- 10/11/2021223,069 mi+38,568 mi
- 11/11/2021223,075 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 13,529 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Prius Mk2 (XW20)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- High-Voltage Traction Battery Degradation and Cell ImbalanceSerious
The 201.6V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) high-voltage traction battery pack deteriorates over time and extended mileage. Individual battery modules lose capacity and develop voltage imbalances, causing the hybrid control module to illuminate the master warning triangle and store DTC P0A80. In heavily congested UK city driving, degraded packs force the petrol engine to run continuously, drastically harming fuel economy and accelerating wear on the engine.
- Electric Inverter Coolant Water Pump FailureModerate
The dedicated electric auxiliary coolant pump responsible for circulating coolant through the hybrid power inverter assembly can fail internally due to electrical coil burnout or impeller seizure. When circulation stops, inverter temperature rises rapidly under load, triggering the red triangle master warning light, storing DTC P0A93, and forcing the car into fail-safe limp mode to prevent inverter failure. Subject to UK safety recall R/2012/127.
- Digital Combination Meter Instrument Cluster Display FailureModerate
The central digital combination meter display mounted under the windscreen frequently fails to power on, particularly during damp or cold UK winter mornings. The fault is caused by deteriorated surface-mount micro-capacitors on the instrument cluster circuit board, which fail to supply regulated voltage. When blank, the driver loses the speedometer, fuel level gauge, and gear position indicator, representing an automatic UK MOT failure and preventing the car from shutting down easily.
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