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FD53 RVW

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

286,103 mi
Last recorded286,103 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RVW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 286,103 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 286,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 253,706 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 218,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 194,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 160,491 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,616 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 119,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,563 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,290 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 86,290 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,931 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,637 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,983 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 46,615 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 46,615 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,145 miles

*****STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM*** ADVISE MINOR SIDEWALL DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTERSIDEEWALL.

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

Offside Front 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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FD53 RVW is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 FD53 RVW, 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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FD53 RVW is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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