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LA52 UYF

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,542 mi
Last recorded119,542 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UYF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,542 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

inner surface of front brake discs badly corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter clip loose

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,924 miles

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

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

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear chassis corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,970 miles

brake pipes pitted

crack in windscreen

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes pitted

crack in windscreen

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,948 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,608 miles

front tyres worn on edges and are just legal, advise replacement

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,053 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,051 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,816 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,584 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,527 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,099 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,296 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,778 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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LA52 UYF is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA52 UYF, 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 LA52 UYF registered?

LA52 UYF is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for LA52 UYF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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