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AM53 DLK

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,848 mi
Last recorded69,848 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DLK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,848 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,689 miles

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 webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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AM53 DLK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM53 DLK, 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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What year was AM53 DLK registered?

AM53 DLK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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