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DSZ 6492

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,329 mi
Last recorded144,329 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 6492
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 144,329 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 138,123 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 138,110 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 137,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 135,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 132,534 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 121,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,965 miles

Offside Rear couldnt test seat belt due to child seat

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder

engine management light on

front brake discs are carroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,506 miles

brake warning light on (hybrid fault)

warning triangle light on dash before test started no description

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,227 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,127 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,614 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,197 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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DSZ 6492 is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DSZ 6492, 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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DSZ 6492 is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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