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BG53 UVK

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,440 mi
Last recorded180,440 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UVK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 180,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 175,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to perished

Fail 3 May 2014 175,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 158,941 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 147,696 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 124,488 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 105,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 87,376 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,376 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,912 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 47,539 miles

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

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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BG53 UVK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG53 UVK, 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 BG53 UVK registered?

BG53 UVK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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