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HD53 FNL

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,730 mi
Last recorded141,730 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 FNL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 141,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Feb 2026 141,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,613 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 112,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,140 miles

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,700 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,991 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside headlamp lense turning opaque.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,198 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front washers poor

front wipers split

Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,976 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 80,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 62,667 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,231 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)

nearside front tyre is perishing

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing

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 FNL is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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