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KR53 HVH

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,809 mi
Last recorded190,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HVH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 190,809 miles

* Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2025 184,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted makes unable to check some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2024 175,928 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 29 Jun 2024 175,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b)

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 165,428 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 165,427 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 155,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 147,969 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 147,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 139,837 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 139,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,307 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 135,259 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,517 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 107,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,459 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 83,881 miles

ns and os rear tyres perished

os rear tyre tread going out of shape

Pass 24 May 2012 79,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,090 miles

front brake pads low.

offside front wiper blade split.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 33,599 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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KR53 HVH is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR53 HVH, 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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KR53 HVH is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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