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BT03 ZBZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 ZBZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 157,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 152,733 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 145,941 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 145,941 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 134,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 5 Jun 2013 134,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 30 May 2012 124,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 124,112 miles

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

OSR Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 110,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,175 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,094 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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BT03 ZBZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT03 ZBZ, 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 BT03 ZBZ registered?

BT03 ZBZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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