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FH53 ONX

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

197,872 mi
Last recorded197,872 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ONX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 197,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 192,894 miles

car is under sealed

Pass 21 Nov 2024 191,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light is damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

car is under sealed

Pass 11 Dec 2023 173,523 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted up on outside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 170,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,314 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 163,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 161,539 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODING & BLOWING SLIGHTLY

HEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER STARTING TO LEAK SLIGHTLY

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced OFFSIDE (4.3.3 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 4 Oct 2018 157,748 miles

UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS NOT VISUALLY CHECKED (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 4 Oct 2018 157,748 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced OFFSIDE (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS NOT VISUALLY CHECKED (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 152,899 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,751 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OFF TOWARDS INNER EDGE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 1 Oct 2015 142,923 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK UNDERSIDE OF OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 138,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes corroding

unable to visually check underside of outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 138,359 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

unable to visually check underside of outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 133,636 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - o/s very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced & wheel alignment checked

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 128,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 124,089 miles

rear brake pads possibly low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,699 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 118,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 97,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,714 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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FH53 ONX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FH53 ONX, 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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What year was FH53 ONX registered?

FH53 ONX is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FH53 ONX safe to buy?

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