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AO03 GLJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,167 mi
Last recorded184,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 184,167 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 175,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 163,023 miles

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 May 2015 154,895 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise fuel pipes and fuel tank corroded

advise suspension parts corroded

advise underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 154,893 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroded and pipes

suspension parts corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 147,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,442 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 139,442 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 132,087 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 132,087 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 121,698 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 110,305 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 110,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,174 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,590 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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AO03 GLJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO03 GLJ, 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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AO03 GLJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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