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J55 DJT

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

240,437 mi
Last recorded240,437 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DJT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 240,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Dec 2024 231,314 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

underside rusty in places

Fail 27 Nov 2024 231,302 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

underside rusty in places

Pass 27 Nov 2023 220,425 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 220,333 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 208,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 196,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 182,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Image pattern slightly blurry. Headlight reflector has some free play inside the head light, but it rests in such a position that the beam image is within the correct range (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 182,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Image pattern slightly blurry. Headlight reflector has some free play inside the head light, but it rests in such a position that the beam image is within the correct range (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 158,004 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 158,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,656 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 107,426 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,240 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,532 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing causing sharp edge

O/S/F seat belt stalk secure but loose fitting

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,667 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 5 Sep 2012 77,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,176 miles

shoulders on front tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 41,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,958 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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J55 DJT is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J55 DJT, 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 J55 DJT registered?

J55 DJT is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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