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DF53 MGJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

216,443 mi
Last recorded216,443 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 216,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 203,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 197,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 177,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 248,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 230,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer side wall

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 230,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer side wall

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 198,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 190,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 190,427 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 148,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 67,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,239 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,329 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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DF53 MGJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DF53 MGJ, 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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DF53 MGJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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