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HD53 EWU

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,565 mi
Last recorded142,565 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management warning lamp on.

general corrosion rear

Fail 8 Feb 2021 142,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management warning lamp on.

general corrosion rear

Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near suspension arm bolt bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc Corroded.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near suspension arm bolt bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 130,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management warning lamp on.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 130,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and appears low on air. 1955516

engine management warning lamp on.

front registration plate in poor condition.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 120,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge and appears low on air. 1955516

engine management warning lamp on.

front registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955516 (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp on.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,134 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 109,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,312 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 94,297 miles

EML ON

Fail 29 Jan 2014 94,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

EML ON

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 87,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,948 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 80,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

engine mil indicating fault

Pass 2 Feb 2011 74,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 74,423 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,960 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,071 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)

damage to nsf bumper rear brake discs starting to corrode nsf door mirror missing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

damage to nsf bumper rear brake discs starting to corrode nsf door mirror missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 40,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HD53 EWU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HD53 EWU, 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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HD53 EWU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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