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AJ53 UHP

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

200,632 mi
Last recorded200,632 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UHP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 200,632 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper Damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sills corroded Both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 200,632 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Bumper Damaged

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sills corroded Both sides

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 198,425 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper bumper damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 197,714 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper slight damage both sides

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Feb 2022 187,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 182,105 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 171,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 163,146 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 163,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 155,517 miles

Both sills corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 141,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,134 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 131,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 118,928 miles

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

damage to both corners of front bumper

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 9 Dec 2013 118,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to both corners of front bumper

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 3 Dec 2012 106,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose (securing nut corroded through)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose (securing nut corroded through)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,817 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 81,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seat belt been shut in door has slight damage to webbing

Fail 25 Nov 2008 55,403 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear seat belt been shut in door has slight damage to webbing

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,871 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 42,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AJ53 UHP is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,316 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 Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 UHP, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 UHP is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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