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AX52 NLJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,837 miles

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

Noise from rear brakes, NSR & OSR brake discs corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 86,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 74,304 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly rusty.

rear exhaust clamp very rusty.

slight binding on offside front brake.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 53,445 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to both rear quarter panels an d front bumper

Fail 1 Feb 2006 53,445 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to both rear quarter panels an d front bumper

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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AX52 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX52 NLJ, 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 AX52 NLJ registered?

AX52 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AX52 NLJ safe to buy?

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