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EN52 SBZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,093 mi
Last recorded199,093 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 SBZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 199,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

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

rear both sides inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 199,093 miles

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

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

rear both sides inner sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 185,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2013 173,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n.s.f tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 159,757 miles

Both front tyres 3mm tread, worn more to edges

Rear number plate staining

Pass 4 Jan 2012 145,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 132,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 118,717 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 118,715 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,364 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 61,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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EN52 SBZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN52 SBZ, 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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EN52 SBZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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