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AM52 HBX

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,111 mi
Last recorded216,111 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HBX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 216,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 204,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 188,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 172,827 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 155,564 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 414,047 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 414,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 122,560 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 122,533 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 108,629 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 108,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010
Pass 8 May 2009 77,650 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 77,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

external indicator repeaters not fitted,incorporated into side of headlights

o/s front side light dull

Pass 6 May 2008 44,180 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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AM52 HBX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AM52 HBX, 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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AM52 HBX is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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