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FN03 OMZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

204,210 mi
Last recorded204,210 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OMZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 204,210 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 194,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake in need of adjustment/repair. (Very little reserve travel)

Pass 13 Aug 2021 184,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 168,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 152,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 143,415 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 129,658 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 129,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 127,196 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 127,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 123,461 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 123,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,368 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,368 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2007 49,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,150 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN03 OMZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN03 OMZ, 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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FN03 OMZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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