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Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2004
62.9% pass rate
from 1,068 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.094% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.094% fail on Horn
    • 0.094% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.094% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.094% fail on Side repeaters
  • 11% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.094% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.094% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.094% fail on Sub-frame
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.094% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Cable
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.094% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.75% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
      • 0.094% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on View to rear
      • 0.56% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.094% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 6.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.28% fail on Chassis
      • 0.28% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.28% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.094% fail on Panel
      • 0.094% fail on Other body component
    • 0.094% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.094% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.094% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.094% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.094% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.094% fail on Sound deadening material
    • 0.094% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.94% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.94% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.94% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.094% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.094% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.094% fail on Speedometer
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