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BL53 PPX

2003 Toyota Prius

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

247,004 mi
Last recorded247,004 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PPX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 247,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION DATE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 239,883 miles

BOTH registration plate light lens covers missing - allowing for some white light to bleed through - TAPED OVER - NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NOTABLE deterioration to front lens - both aim & pattern still visible - ADVISE FURTHER RECTIFICIATION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NOTABLE deterioration to front lens - both aim & pattern still visible - ADVISE FURTHER RECTIFICIATION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM THICKNESS - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT TO AVOID DISC DAMAGE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 232,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 232,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 225,062 miles

ALL flexible brake hose furrules showing age related corrosion

ALL rigid metal brake pipes displaying corrosionto exposed steel sections

Auxiliary 3 ribbed drivebelt worn/perished

Cooling system staining from lower radiator mounting hose/pipework - retaining clips corroding away-monitor coolant level.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST VISIBLE- advise attention before next MOT inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST VISIBLE- advise attention before next MOT inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 225,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ALL flexible brake hose furrules showing age related corrosion

ALL rigid metal brake pipes displaying corrosionto exposed steel sections

Auxiliary 3 ribbed drivebelt worn/perished

Cooling system staining from lower radiator mounting hose/pipework - retaining clips corroding away-monitor coolant level.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST VISIBLE- advise attention before next MOT inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST VISIBLE- advise attention before next MOT inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Both inner & outer wheel arch badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis/Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 218,805 miles

ALL exposed sections of rigid metal brake pipes displaying age related corrosion - none deemed excessive

ALL flexible brake hose metal furrules displaying age related corrosion

Age related corrosion to nearside rear inner chassis within rear subframe front mounting perscribed area

Age related corrosion to offside rear inner chassis within rear subframe front mounting perscribed area

Age related corrosion to offside rear outer/lower sill & lower wheel arch

Auxiliary 3 ribbed belt worn/perished-monitor.

Brake fluid level in reservoir very close to minimum

Cooling system staining from lower radiator mounting hose/pipework - retaining clips corroding away-monitor coolant level in reservoir.

Corrosion to both nearside & offside front lower suspension wishbone arms & both front macpherson strut assemblies.

Corrosion to rear subframe & both rear suspension lower wishbone assemblies-none deemed structurally weakened

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST visible for MOT Test-advise attention prior to next inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt webbing damaged-not excessively

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST visible for MOT Test-advise attention prior to next inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Offside out sill impact damaged with lower seatbelt mounting perscribed area but not deemed structurally weakened

Unable to inspection condition/operation of rear seatbelts due to seats folded & compartment in use.

Fail 28 Apr 2021 218,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (SEE ABOVE) (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ALL exposed sections of rigid metal brake pipes displaying age related corrosion - none deemed excessive

ALL flexible brake hose metal furrules displaying age related corrosion

Age related corrosion to nearside rear inner chassis within rear subframe front mounting perscribed area

Age related corrosion to offside rear inner chassis within rear subframe front mounting perscribed area

Age related corrosion to offside rear outer/lower sill & lower wheel arch

Auxiliary 3 ribbed belt worn/perished-monitor.

Brake fluid level in reservoir very close to minimum

Cooling system staining from lower radiator mounting hose/pipework - retaining clips corroding away-monitor coolant level in reservoir.

Corrosion to both nearside & offside front lower suspension wishbone arms & both front macpherson strut assemblies.

Corrosion to rear subframe & both rear suspension lower wishbone assemblies-none deemed structurally weakened

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST visible for MOT Test-advise attention prior to next inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt webbing damaged-not excessively

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both aim & pattern JUST visible for MOT Test-advise attention prior to next inspection (4.1.4 (b))

Offside out sill impact damaged with lower seatbelt mounting perscribed area but not deemed structurally weakened

Unable to inspection condition/operation of rear seatbelts due to seats folded & compartment in use.

Pass 29 Apr 2020 215,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 215,040 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 202,956 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Apr 2019 202,938 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion both rear inner sills

corrosion by rear axle mountings

corrosion offside rear lower wheel arch

cracking offside rear tyre

front to rear brake pipe cover fitted

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

offside outer sill damaged

rear discs badly worn and pitted

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

wear front discs

Pass 10 Apr 2018 186,064 miles

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

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

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

amber brake warning light is on

vsc warning light is on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 186,063 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

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

amber brake warning light is on

vsc warning light is on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 180,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

corrosion both rear brake pipes to hose

corrosion rear chassis

front tyres low inner edges

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

rear seats not secured for use

Pass 29 Apr 2016 163,791 miles

corrosion on both rear undersills

Pass 25 Oct 2014 153,488 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 140,267 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 131,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 121,614 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 121,614 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 107,063 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,949 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,655 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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BL53 PPX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL53 PPX, 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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BL53 PPX is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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