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FH53 VZY

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,606 mi
Last recorded77,606 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 VZY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,606 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,017 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r lens hole

Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,962 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the outside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,962 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the outside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,934 miles

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 4 Jan 2008 39,671 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,861 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 VZY is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH53 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

FH53 VZY is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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