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2003 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear axle suspension mount bracket corroding
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear axle suspension mount bracket corroding
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
rear brake discs corroded pads low.
Drivers sunvisor drops from the stowed away position, but does not obstruct the drivers view
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Punchure caused by screw in Near Side Rear tyre
Seat belt stalk loose due to missing sprung washer (Off Side Front)
How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?
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AP53 HDK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 AP53 HDK, 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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AP53 HDK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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