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HG52 SBO

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,512 mi
Last recorded105,512 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 SBO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,512 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Dec 2021 96,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp unit broken but still secure

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Torsion bar deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2017 69,252 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 60,283 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 38,640 miles

Both rear tyre valves perishing

Elctric hybrid no emmisions tested

Slight bind to borth rear wheels

Fail 11 Dec 2014 38,640 miles

Both rear tyre valves perishing

Elctric hybrid no emmisions tested

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bind to borth rear wheels

Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,049 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,240 miles

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

air-bag light on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 18,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air-bag light on

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,906 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 16,906 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,032 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 13,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,774 miles

damage to osr of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 6,177 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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HG52 SBO is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG52 SBO, 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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HG52 SBO is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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