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CA52 EKJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 EKJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 89,467 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 28 Nov 2020 86,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 30 Dec 2019 84,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded repair soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sill area repair soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Nov 2017 81,595 miles

both front head lamps slightly dim

Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,737 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Dec 2015 73,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,777 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced near and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,594 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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CA52 EKJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CA52 EKJ, 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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CA52 EKJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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