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FV53 VDC

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,220 mi
Last recorded20,220 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VDC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 191,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 176,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 162,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 145,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 123,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 108,911 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV53 VDC is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV53 VDC, 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 FV53 VDC registered?

FV53 VDC is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is FV53 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VDC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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